Tipperary might be on the hunt for silverware as the Premier men look to win their first League title since 2008, but they are also on the hunt for a missing hurley.
The appeal has been sent out for the hurley of Bryan O’Meara, whose hurley was taken after Liam Cahill’s side needed a 73rd-minute point for Thurles man Darragh Stakelum to beat Clare 0-22 to 1-18.
Tipperary released a statement on their socials in hope of finding the missing hurley.
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Bryan O’Mara’s Hurley was taken from Semple Stadium last night. If the person or anyone that knows the person that might have taken it, could they please let any member of the county team / board know. Once returned there will be no repercussions.— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) March 23, 2025
The mention of "repercussions" raised a few eyebrows on Twitter.
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— Shane Brophy (@BrophShane) March 23, 2025
Tipp to play Cork in first league final since 1960
Speaking to the Irish Examiner after the game, Cahill said the focus will remain on their Easter Sunday Championship opener against Limerick, but the league decider is “brilliant preparation”.
“It’s a massive game for both teams,” he said.
“Cork are that little bit more advanced than us. I don’t think I’m being any way political in saying that.
They have a steady, structured team. They’re All-Ireland finalists from last year, and their currency now is silverware.
We find ourselves in a League final. We’re delighted to be there. When a national title is on offer, you go after it.
It’s going to be brilliant preparation for both sides for the 20th of April.”
Cahill made seven changesahead of the game, resting all of the U20s, including top scorer Darragh McCarthy, as they open their campaign against Limerick on Tuesday night.
“It’s going to take a bit of management,” said Cahill of his communication with U20 boss Brendan Cummins.
“Brendan is very aware that your flagship team, your mothership team, takes priority, but there is an opportunity to make sure we manage these players’ workload and ensure they can represent Tipperary at U20.
“None of them will be able to play U20 next year; they get one chance at it, and I’m going to do my best to make them available to play whenever I can.”
Tipp might be back if they can get some silverware on the table.
