Loughmore’s final inspiration

TIPPERARY SHC Final

Loughmore-Castleiney was rocked to its core when Eddie Connolly took ill after playing in the win over Borrisoleigh at the end of last month.

Tipperary’s All-Ireland IHC-winning captain last year, Connolly was brought to Cork University Hospital where a growth was detected on his brain. Having had a successful operation, the defender is awaiting results but the outlook is looking brighter than in the initial days when a special mass was held for him.