Tipperary stalwart John O’Donoghue is adamant the current crop of Premier County hurlers are not good enough to win an All-Ireland, believing their efforts to be hindered by a mental gap.

Eamon O’Shea was ratified as Tipperary’s new senior hurling team manager at a county board meeting in Thurles last night.

Tipperary senior hurling boss Nicky English and his co selectors Jack Bergin and Ken Hogan are taking time out to reflect on their positions following the Premier County's defeat at the hands of Kilkenny in last Sunday's Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final.