Hennessy huge loss to Tipperary

Tipperary’s aspirations of securing a Munster semi-final berth have been dealt a massive blow with free-taker Shane Hennessy ruled out with cruciate ligament damage.

Hennessy tore his ACL during the 2013 edition of the provincial championship and now faces another lengthy spell on the sideline following a reoccurrence of the injury on Easter Monday.

The Nenagh Éire Óg forward notched five points during the Premier’s opening round defeat by Limerick and manager Liam Cahill described Hennessy’s loss as a “devastating blow” ahead of their visit to Ennis this evening.