CELEBRATIONS, celebrations; the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the GAA, a clash of two of hurling’s most ancient and celebrated rivals, new floodlights being switched on in what many see as the true home of hurling, Semple Stadium.

LADIES attending the historic floodlit NHL tie between Tipperary and Cork in Thurles on February 14 have been promised complimentary chocolates or roses as compensation for missing out on more traditional Valentine’s Night celebrations.