Bring on Tipp, says jubilant McNamara

BRING on Tipperary was the war-cry of jubilant Offaly manager Mike McNamara after his side crushed Limerick in last night’s historic Guinness All-Ireland SHC qualifier at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

“We love a challenge and the harder it is the more we relish it simply because we hate to be beaten by anyone. By my reckoning Tipperary are the toughest opponents anyone could draw in the quarter-final and that is why I would be thrilled to be paired with them,” said the Offaly boss.

McNamara also revealed there was never a question of the Whelahan brothers refusing to play in last night’s game. “That they would not play never a rose. These fellows have given incredible service to Offaly hurling over the years and will continue to do so.