Waterford weren’t as sharp against Tipp as they were earlier in the spring. They’re training since last autumn. Fatigue can surreptitiously seep into a losing dressing room.

Waterford captain Kevin Moran says it is imperative the Déise hurling camp do not allow Pauric Mahony’s season-ending injury take from the momentum of their league-winning campaign.

Waterford captain Kevin Moran said Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League semi-final win over Tipperary was the “big statement” victory that the Déise hurlers needed.

A man has been sentenced to 12 years at the Central Criminal Court for the manslaughter of archaeologist Emmett Connolly, who died after being stabbed 17 times.