Champions dethroned as Drom roll on

STILL standing – that’s Mid-Tipp division champions Drom & Inch after this second Tipperary SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium yesterday.

Drom are still in with a chance of a first county title at this level, having twice fallen at the final hurdle in the last four years.

An outstanding defence was one of the principal reasons they beat reigning champions Toomevara; their outstanding defensive discipline meant no easy frees were conceded to ace Toomevara marksman Kenny Dunne, who had scored 11 from placed balls in last week’s quarter-final win over Clonoulty Rossmore.