Talking Points: Is Tipp's north division set to become a bearpit again?

When Kilruane MacDonaghs defeated Upperchurch-Drombane in the Tipperary semi-final two weeks ago, fate almost decreed that they would meet Kiladangan in the final

FATE: Kiladangan players Bryan McLoughney, left, and Willie Connors celebrate the semi-final win. When Kilruane MacDonaghs defeated Upperchurch-Drombane in the Tipperary semi-final two weeks ago, fate almost decreed that they would meet Kiladangan in the final. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Northern lights shining brightly again 

When Kilruane MacDonaghs defeated Upperchurch-Drombane in the Tipperary semi-final two weeks ago, fate almost decreed that they would meet Kiladangan – who were playing Drom & Inch afterwards –in the final. Fate may have no place in the modern and cutthroat world of competitive sport but Kilruane MacDonaghs and county finals have a habit of rhyming with history and their neighbours from the north division.