Tipperary SHC: Alan Flynn wins it for Kiladangan, Thurles Sarsfields off to a flier

A late point by countyman Flynn decided the meeting of last year's Tipp county finalists

 Alan Flynn of Kiladangan in action against Brian McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney during the 2020 Tipp SHC final. Flynn got the winning point when the sides met again to kick off this year's championship. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Tipp senior hurling champions Kiladangan edged out last year’s beaten finalists Loughmore-Castleiney by 2-23 to 2-22 in a thrilling opening to this year’s Dan Breen Cup competition. There was little between the sides in the first half but Dan O Meara’s goal in injury time gave Kiladangan a 1-11 to 0-12 lead at the break. 

They were still ahead 1-17 to 0-17 at the second water break but Sean Hayes struck a vital goal for Kiladangan after 46 minutes. Ciaran McCormack’s goal after 47 minutes kept Loughmore on their heels and Ed Connolly’s goal thee minutes from time followed by a Liam Treacy point had Loughmore level. In the last minute Alan Flynn hit the winning point for Kiladangan.