Memory of Bloody Sunday invigorates Tipperary footballers

"I’m not saying we’re going to do it but we’ll have a cut at it."

Memory of Bloody Sunday invigorates Tipperary footballers

Tipperary football chairman Joe Hannigan, who claimed the county were aiming to win an All-Ireland senior title by 2020, has revealed the inspiration behind the goal, writes John Fogarty.

Hannigan, whose son George lines out in midfield for Liam Kearns’ side, says the memory of Bloody Sunday victim Michael Hogan was the motivation that compelled the ambitious objective.

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