Tipperary SFC: Joey and Cian Hennessy goals enough for Loughmore to see off Killenaule

Champions Clonmel Commercials and Moyle Rovers also enjoyed victories

Beaten finalists last year, Loughmore-Castleiney were pushed all the way by Killenaule before coming out on top 2-10 to 0-11 in the Tipperary Senior Football Championship first round at Littleton. 

Joey Hennessy’s goal after 12 minutes gave them a 1-3 to 0-3 lead at the water break and by half-time, they were 1-8 to 0-3 ahead, Conor Ryan kicking four points.