Tipp’s high price of success

Tipperary chairman Seán Nugent has revealed the county board are spending almost €25,000 a week on preparing their six inter-county teams.

Admitting the board are in “a very difficult” financial position, Nugent disclosed the startling figure as the county enjoy an unprecedented amount of success in both hurling and football.

He has also called on the Munster Council and Croke Park to provide more funding to counties whose teams reach provincial and All-Ireland finals.