Ryan lauds classy Tipp display

MOTHER’S DAY yesterday in sunny Salthill, and many of Galway’s matrons took the opportunity to head for Pearse Stadium in hopes of seeing their hurlers bring down the All-Ireland champions, and in the process secure their place in this year’s Allianz Hurling League final.

What they witnessed, however, was a team rapidly reaching its pompspoiling their outing by beating the home side with a consummate performance.

“I’m sure Galway would be disappointed with their performance, but we’re certainly very happy with the way our lads played,” said Tipperary manager Declan Ryan. “Their workrate in the first-half set the foundation for the win, against a fairly strong breeze. We could have no complaints about the performance, everything seemed to go our way and when the chances came, our guys took them. We’re thrilled, we haven’t been scoring too many goals so we’re delighted with the tally.”