Tipp defeat All-Ireland champions

A new era in Tipperary football began this afternoon in Clonmel, as the Premier county's first competitive fixture since last May ended in a 1-10 to 0-08 McGrath Cup defeat of All-Ireland champions Kerry.

Returning boss Seamus McCarthy watched from the sidelines as Declan Browne inspired his side through to a semi-final with either Cork IT or UCC next Sunday, hitting 1-01 inside the first 150 seconds.