Thurles Sarsfields will meet Borris-Ileigh in Tipp final for first time since 1955.

IT was a monkey on their backs for decades. Up to the early 1970’s, Thurles Sarsfields were a powerhouse in Tipperary hurling. In 1974 they won the championship for 28th time and the good times looked set to roll on.

ARDFINNAN’S chances of toppling Nemo Rangers in Sunday’s Munster club SFC quarter-final have been dealt a severe blow with the news that Alan O’Gorman and Hugh Bannon are likely to miss the game due to injury.

TOOMEVARA and Thurles Sarsfields have major injury worries for Sunday’s Tipperary SHC final.

EDDIE Enright is expected to play through the pain barrier for Thurles Sarsfields in Sunday’s Tipperary SHC final clash against Mullinahone in Thurles.