THE thieves knew exactly where to go. They knew the location of the Equestrian Foundation of Ireland’s (EFI) offices, even though the EFI had only moved into them in recent months.

FORMER Munster Council Chairman Christy Cooney is to mediate in the row between the Tipperary football board, the county board and the senior football side.

TIPPERARY’S participation in Saturday’s Bank of Ireland first-round qualifier game against Fermanagh in Thurles was cast into doubt last night.

Allstar Declan Browne has been deemed fit enough to take his place in the Tipperary senior football team to face Down in Sunday's Allianz National Football League first round.

TIPPERARY senior football manager Andy Shortall will get his first taste of competitive action with the Blue and Gold on Sunday when they line out against Clare in the McGrath Cup semi-final in Clonmel (2pm).