‘Respect us, because we’re not going away’

The before. TJ Ryan speaking to RTE prior to throw-in: "We’ll definitely put in a hell of a performance... we have had no injuries. No excuses."

The after. Declan Hannon on Twitter: “Enjoyed that one! Onwards and upwards, no one trick ponies anymore! #Believe”

In this bout of the disrespected, it turned out Limerick were the most outraged. Tipperary’s disappointment at how they were perceived both in and outside the county after last year’s early Championship exit and the dismal middle period of the league may just have been offset somewhat by how good they were here in the league final last month.