Frustrated Kieran Bergin opts out of Tipperary squad

Tipperary will be without Kieran Bergin for their Munster and All-Ireland SHC defence.

The versatile 31-year-old Killenaule player contacted manager Michael Ryan on Tuesday to inform him he was departing, with confirmation he was stepping aside emerging yesterday.

Work commitments have been cited as a factor in Bergin’s decision, but it’s also believed the 2016 All-Ireland winner had grown frustrated with a recent lack of playing time.