Cats star Byrne transfers to Tipperary

Former Kilkenny hurling skipper Denis Byrne has put in for a successful inter-county transfer to Tipperary.

It's a shock move that will see the half-forward hopefully slot into the Mullinahone and Tipperary first teams in the coming year.

Mullinahone are county champions in Tipp and a club source said: "He requested a transfer from Graigue-Ballycallan to our own club and of course, we were delighted to welcome him on board."