Eamon O'Shea claimed his first piece of silverware as Tipperary manager when his side claimed the county's first provincial title since 2012.

Tipperary put their Parnell Park woes behind them with a deserving victory here although it was a dubious Seamus Callanan goal that helped them on their way.

A Limerick management company has said it was a mistake to inform its tenants that they would be evicted if they did not pay the water charges.

Seamus Hickey, Shane Dowling, Conor Lehane, Mark Ellis and Pat Horgan would seem to be the only genuine All Star contenders outside of Saturday’s All-Ireland replay finalists. So, if the best team this year were to be picked from Kilkenny and Tipperary, what would it look like? John Fogarty pulls out his teamsheet.

Kilkenny's Richie Hogan picked up a fully deserved GAA Man of the Match award, following a stunning display in yesterday's drawn All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final against Tipperary.

Both Tipperary manager Eamonn O'Shea and his Kilkenny counterpart Brian Cody were happy to have another day out, after yesterday's epic drawn All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between the counties at Croke Park.

It was a case of deja-vu at Croke Park this afternoon as for the third year in succession the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final will go to a replay, after an epic encounter.

Today's 13-point All-Ireland SHC quarter-final defeat at the hands of Tipperary could well prove to be Anthony Daly's last game in charge of the Dublin hurlers.

Tipperary 2-23 Dublin 0-16, Semple Stadium

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is in discussions with an Irish Genealogy website which left personal data open to identity thieves.

Seven out of 10 Irish technology companies upped their turnover by an average of 30% last year.

Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett have been tasked with shooting down Kilkenny in Saturday's mouth-watering All-Ireland SHC second phase qualifier at Nowlan Park (throw-in 7pm).

Tipperary manager Eamon O'Shea has made five changes in personnel for Sunday's Allianz Hurling League semi-final against Dublin at Semple Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

Both Cork and Tipperary will field players making their first Allianz Hurling League starts when they meet in tomorrow's Division 1A opener at Páirc Uí Rinn (throw-in 7pm).

Tipperary 1-20 Limerick IT 2-12

The Chief Executive of the Health Insurance Authority Liam Sloyan says the effect of the health insurance levy on premiums is hugely overstated.

Bernard Collins is to resign as VHI chairman with effect from September 8, it was announced today.

Vhi Healthcare have announced the appointment of Mr John O'Dwyer as Chief Executive of the company.

Laois ousted last years beaten All-Ireland finalists Dublin, while Wexford also advanced to a Leinster semi-final berth.

Ger Fitzgerald's young Rebels gave Cork hurling a shot in the arm with last night's 4-19 to 1-12 Bord Gáis Energy Munster Under-21 semi-final win over Tipperary.

Tipperary Under-21 manager Ken Hogan praised his sharpshooting troops after they hammered Galway by 25 points last night to claim the Premier County's first All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship title since 1995.

Lorrha & Dorrha clubman Ciaran Hough has been named in the Tipperary side for tonight's All-Ireland U-21 Hurling Championship final against Galway in Thurles (throw-in 7pm).

All-Ireland U-21 HC semi-final

All-Ireland champions Clare exited the Bord Gáis Energy Under-21 Hurling Championship tonight as Tipperary captured the Munster title.

The National Treatment Purchase Fund has announced that John Horan is to be appointed the new Chairman.

Kilkenny 1-21 Tipperary 2-16

Tipperary 2-21 Cork 1-12

The final pairing for the Munster Minor Hurling Championship is unknown after two cracking semi-finals tonight which saw Cork and Tipperary finish level after-extra-time, while Waterford progressed to the final.

Derry 5-15 Donegal 1-11

Down 3-21 Derry 4-09

THE Department of Health is considering the introduction of strict procedures for the registration of alternative health practitioners after the death of a 49-year-old man in Mayo.

THESE days, John O’Dwyer sees his football through different eyes.

Derry conceded a goal in the third minute when Anthony O'Leary followed up a loose ball from a Kieran Stevenson save but Derry responded superbly as they took the game to Wexford.

EMBATTLED Kerry GAA chiefs insisted last night the most turbulent two weeks in the county’s recent football history were behind them.

KERRY coach Paidi O Se intends to take more control of team affairs this season, as they bid to celebrate the centenary of their first All Ireland football title with their 33rd championship success.

Kerry 2-10, Kildare 1-5

JOHN O'DWYER was on board an aircraft, returning from the Leinster football final when the draw for the fourth round of the Bank of Ireland football qualifier competition was announced, pitting Kerry against Kildare.

A point from substitute Jerome Trainor grabbed a draw for Down in the Guinness Ulster Senior hurling semi-final at Casement Park.

Showing great flare, particularly in attack, Wexford eventually fashioned a 13 point victory over Derry.

Ulster Champions Derry have named their team to face Galway in Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final.

Derry 1-17 3-10 Down

Down 1-13 3-8 Derry

Half-time: Derry 1-8 3-7 Down