Tipperary indiscipline a concern, but Limerick undone by little details

It should be remembered that John O’Dwyer was the main forward for Tipperary in their victory over Waterford last year, writes Donal O’Grady.

By 6pm on Sunday, the finalists in Munster and Leinster were concentrating on greater challenges while the Offaly and Limerick managers turned their thoughts to the qualifiers.

The draw proved favourable for Limerick and Clare. However, Offaly must travel to Wexford and the other first-round winners will hope to draw the winner of this tie in Round 2. The Rebels drew the toughest team, Dublin, in Round 1. The only consolation is the game is at home. A little spice is added to the fixture given the make-up of the Dublin management team with Ger Cunningham as manager and Newtownshandrum’s Patsy Morrissey as a selector.