It is expected that these sides will meet again before the championship is out should Tipperary overcome Limerick in their final round-robin meeting, so it comes as no great shock that this 60 minutes resembled a game of cat and mouse, with neither side keen to go at full tilt.

Captain Kyle Shelly kicked 2-8 (2-2 from play) as a strong, skilful and speedy Tipperary had the two points wrapped up by half-time.

Reigning Fitzgibbon Cup champions UL have a job on their hands to emerge from the group of death after losing their opening fixture to UCC this afternoon.

A 39-year-old Co Meath woman, who was injured in a fall in Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, was entitled to succeed in a personal injury claim against the Dublin hospital, but also to have her name cleared of alleged fraud and dishonesty, a judge has stated.

Participating in sport is generally seen as a good thing for society. It has health benefits, both physical and mental. It can be a sociable activity promoting a sense of belonging, identity and inclusion, says Jack Anderson.

Tipperary will meet Waterford next Wednesday in the second round Munster MFC play-off after this extra-time win over Limerick in Newcastle West last night.

A thief told a colleague at a Co Tipperary drugs manufacturer that he needed just two Valium for a pain in his head — but he ended up stealing 6,000.

The 21-year-old suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a car in Bristol, on April 28.

Slaughtneil’s bid to reach three All-Ireland finals this spring begins tomorrow, with the club’s senior camogie team squaring off against Burgess-Duharra in the All-Ireland semi-final (Inniskeen, 2pm).

They fetched up in Davin Park, Carrick on Suir on the Sunday before Christmas for the South U21 hurling final. The last day out. The last match of a magical year. In the past, St Mary’s of Clonmel might have approached such a fixture hoping for the best. These days they approach such fixtures – yes, even South Tipp finals – expecting the best.

There are fears that Tipperary’s 2010 All-Ireland winning captain Eoin Kelly may have played his last competitive game after he sustained cruciate knee ligament damage last weekend.

The ‘Rose of Mooncoin’ rang out loud and clear in Croke Park yesterday evening, the Kilkenny GAA ballad had not been heard on All-Ireland camogie final day for over two decades. 

 

Ria Molly Shelly, 11, had been growing her hair for two years after reading about The Rapunzel Foundation, a charity that collects real hair to make wigs for alopecia sufferers, when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia in May.

A mother who miraculously survived after being burned in a barbecue accident has raised over €200,000 for the National Burns Unit, where she received life-saving treatment.

A 25-year-old general operative has lost a €60,000 damages claim for personal injury in the Circuit Civil Court and was left facing a hefty legal bill after he was ‘betrayed’ by his Facebook page.

The partner of a prisoner deemed to be at “unprecedented” risk of suicide said she was extremely concerned for his welfare during a prison visit just days before he was found dead in his cell.

Monochrome to romantic, urban to futuristic – we showcase the top spring/summer looks at Brown Thomas, with a focus on the brand new labels coming to Cork.

Shelly Golay will receive flowers every Valentine's Day from her late husband who had organised the delivery with a local florist before he died.

A Wyoming man suffering from an inoperable brain tumour organised a moving Valentine’s Day surprise for his wife before he passed away.

As she snips away at a blonde bob, hairdresser Shelley Youell looks just like the rest of us. But, when she gets home, an altogether different force takes over.

We love GoPro cameras!

Young Dáire Gorman had the best day ever this week as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Sheamus from World Wrestling Entertainment.

Young Dáire Gorman had the best day ever yesterday as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Sheamus from the WWE.

Young Monaghan toddler, Dáire Gorman, had the best day ever yesterday as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Seamus from the WWE.

China: Two giant pandas born in the US have arrived safely at their new home in China.

ALLIANZ HL DIVISION 1A:

Rachel Marie Walsh talks to Ireland’s key fashion buyers about the trends that really matter in 2014. From sportswear to arty prints to daytime metallics, here are the clothes we need to buy now.

EUROPEAN catwalks aren’t the only places to see new fashion this month. Brown Thomas Dublin’s Create initiative returns with a pop-up installation featuring 13 esteemed and emerging Irish designers of fashion, accessories, millinery, graphic print and textile design.

Miley Cyrus is "concerned" for her younger sister in the wake of her parents' split.

In 1996 Tipperary minor hurling manager William Maher captained the Premier to All-Ireland minor glory.

Tomorrow evening Waterford or Tipperary will send a captain forward to raise the Munster Hurling Cup, assuming there is no draw.

A facile win for Tipperary in this Munster MHC semi-final in Semple Stadium last night, a resounding win over a Waterford team that had been beaten in the last two Munster finals and were this year fancied in some quarters to go all the way.

I WANT Shelly Corkery to be a bitch: even just a bitch off the record.

The rectory in Portlaw, designed in 1849, has all the modern comforts. Trish Dromey reports

Christina Aguilera admits neither she nor her ex-husband were “angels” during their marriage.

A JUNIOR Government minister had more than a passing interest in a passing out parade at Collins Barracks in Cork yesterday.

THE FAI have intervened in the dispute which threatens to have Bohemians wound up.

The guitarist from Scottish band Texas is fighting for his life after suffering a brain haemorrhage, according to reports.

Sligo 1-13 Monaghan 2-8 (aet)