Title glory at last for terrific Tipp

THEY have endured shattering disappointments in the U21 football grade, but last night in Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Tipperary swept aside that hurt to finally inscribe their name on the Munster roll of honour.

It was far from an-eye catching encounter but that will not perturb Tipperary and their supporters in the crowd of 2,650 who celebrated in riotous fashion at this historic success.

Twelve months ago Tipperary suffered the trauma of being pipped late on by Cork at the same stage but last night they displayed the football nous, grit and character to edge past Kerry.