Tipperary legend Michael ‘Babs’ Keating was refused tickets to the All-Ireland final by Tipperary board chiefs last month.

Eamon O’Shea is to continue as Tipperary senior hurling manager, it was confirmed last night.

Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher has recovered from the rib injury he picked up in the semi-final win over Cork and will be available for next month’s All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny.

Tipperary’s 2001 All-Ireland-winning manager, Nicky English, has ruled himself out of consideration for the vacant county position.

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody revealed that this afternoon's All-Ireland SHC final win was the most satisfying of the eight they have picked up during his managerial term.

DIETING is definitely not on the menu tonight as the Tipperary Food Producers once again tantalise the tastebuds of food lovers from all over the country with their annual Long Table Dinner, which takes place in the historic grounds of Cashel’s Rockwell College.

FORMER Tipperary All-Ireland winning hurler Michael Cleary will pedal a go-kart through Tipperary later this week to raise funds for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.

IT’S over five months since the All-Ireland senior hurling final — Tipperary’s great win denying Kilkenny the glory of the five-in-a-row. Plenty of time for Tipperary to celebrate, Liam MacCarthy enjoying a very happy Christmas in the Premier County.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

Monday lunchtime, September 6

TIPPERARY manager John Evans has launched an astonishing attack on GAA officials, accusing them of favouring traditional big football counties in matches against the perceived lesser lights.

WHEN it comes to lean, Tipperary has little to offer with the exception of Galtee Rashers.

Kevin Barry takes a break next week from his duties on the Ballydoyle gallops to focus on the National coursing meeting in Clonmel. Colm O'Connor reports.

ENGLISH buyers were very active at yesterday’s Cork Greyhound Sales, picking up some choice lots.

OXFORD trainer Terry Kibble bagged the top lot - Belindas Area - for €8,000 at the Curraheen Park sales yesterday.

I WOULD like to remind your readers that the spirit of generosity is alive and well in Co Tipperary and beyond.

IN Tipperary they are the giants, the team against whom many are beaten before even a ball is pucked - a side packed with inter-county talent and noted for its toughness and fighting spirit.

THERE can be few greater comparisons in Irish rallying than Sunday’s restricted single stage rally in Cahir, which is in sharp contrast to last week’s Cork 20 International Rally.