Person: Michael ‘Babs’ Keating

When Tipp edged Keher-inspired Kilkenny in 10-goal final thriller

Ten goals and 31 points were shared in the 1971 All-Ireland final between Tipp and Kilkenny, with a 22-year-old Roscrea man skippering the victorious Premier

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Shane McGrath: ‘I was getting letters at home, it wasn’t nice’

What should have been one of the proudest summers of Shane McGrath’s life turned into one of his most testing. Three years ago Eamon O’Shea appointed him as Tipperary senior hurling captain.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2016

James Woodlock Q&A: ‘I’ve never seen a man to do what Liam Sheedy did’

James Woodlock was the youngest of the four Tipperary players to announce their inter-county retirements after the 2015 season. The Drom & Inch midfielder was 29 at the time but insists he has no regrets.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Your Thursday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Your Wednesday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015

Championship Preview: Getting to grips with Hurling

BIGGEST hurling story of 2015, thus far? No question there: Henry Shefflin’s retirement.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Your Wednesday morning news round up

Up to €5m of Ian Bailey’s legal costs may go unpaid; A German media outlet fell for a satirical report from Waterford Whispers News; and Michael ‘Babs’ Keating says voting yes is about ensuring fair play for all our children. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Wed, 13 May, 2015

Daly steps down as Dublin boss after six years in charge

Anthony Daly has stepped down as down as Dublin senior hurling manager after six years in charge.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2014

Cummins ends Tipp career

Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins brought the curtain down on a glittering inter-county career last evening – with a record 73 SHC appearances under his belt.

Fri, 18 Oct, 2013

Leahy: Tipp lacking mental toughness

Tipperary legend John Leahy claims some of the county’s senior team players are not mentally strong enough to compete consistently for the game’s major prizes.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Chairman urges caution after minor success

TIPPERARY Football Board chairman Noel Morris preached caution in terms of expectations going forward following the Premier County’s All-Ireland breakthrough in winning the minor title in 2011.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2011