Thurles to prevail in battle of the Sars

Tomorrow’s Semple Stadium semi-final is the tale of two teams in search of redemption.

Both ended barren spells in the past decade with county championship success. However both had failed to continue those winning ways into Munster.

This year there is a palpable determination to do better in each camp. It’s not about the honour of either Cork or Tipperary either, though both clubs are conscious of the fact they are now representing their respective counties. It’s about themselves.