Dream over as Sars end Upperchurch’s run

THE FAIRYTALE ended for Upperchurch Drombane in Semple Stadium yesterday, a season in which new ground was broken in the Tipperary SHC at both divisional and county level, and a tame ending it was.

Just over six weeks ago Upperchurch Drombane reached their first Mid-Tipp senior final and put up an honourable display before losing by just a goal to Drom & Inch – that put them in the back door in the county series, and fine wins over Cappawhite, Portroe and Mullinahone saw them reach their first-ever senior semi-final.

Having already accounted for Sars in the divisional semi-final, Upperchurch Drombane came to Thurles then with hopes high.