John McGrath's miracle goal gives Loughmore-Castleiney first leg of Tipperary double

Against all the odds, with two key starters absent through injury, Brian McGrath and John Meagher, Loughmore trailed all the way before coming from behind at the death to deny Clonmel Commercials

John McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney celebrates with a supporter after the Tipperary SFC final between Clonmel Commercials and Loughmore-Castleiney at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Tipperary SFC final: Loughmore-Castleiney 1-12 Clonmel Commercials 1-11 

County hurling star John McGrath blasted home an injury-time goal for Loughmore-Castleiney to keep their hopes of a Tipperary senior double on track and stop Clonmel Commercials’ bid for a hat-trick of Tipperary football titles in a thriller at Semple Stadium.