It will take a huge effort if we are to lick Cats, says McCormack

TIPPERARY have not allowed the John Boland affair to deflect their attention from tomorrow’s All-Ireland MHC final against Kilkenny.

The High Court yesterday sensationally lifted the ban on Boland playing in the minor decider, leaving the Tipp selectors with a welcome selection headache.

Boland was sent off in a club match, and, although the decision was overturned at county level, a four-week ban was subsequently upheld by GAA president Sean McCague.