A proposal aimed at preventing inter-county managers forcing potential dual players to choose between hurling and football failed to get off the ground at the Tipperary GAA annual convention.

A toy rabbit, a Tipperary jersey and poster, a photo album, books, a souvenir of the Olympic Games and model dogs: some symbols of the short but happy life of Emily Wilson who passed away at the weekend and was laid to rest yesterday.

Tipperary senior hurling manager Declan Ryan has cut seven players from an extended squad ahead of next Saturday’s Waterford Crystal Cup quarter-final against UL — including 2010 All-Ireland winner Pat Kerwick.

The Chairman of the Mid Tipperary GAA Board Michael Burke has thrown his hat into the ring for the County Chair position which will be vacated by its present incumbent Con Hogan in December.