Harty Cup: S&C changes central to resurgence of Tipp underage hurling 

In 2022, Tipperary GAA announced a new partnership with Setanta College. There would now be a joined-up approach to prepare players for the transition from underage to senior

PREMIER RISING: Jimmy Lahart, Thurles CBS getting his first goal beating Midleton CBS defender Darragh Leahy and keeper Paudie O'Sullivan during their TUS Dr Harty Cup semi-final. Pic: Dan Linehan

Standing on the Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch following Waterford’s 2021 All-Ireland quarter-final victory over his native county, Liam Cahill was his typical honest self when offering an unvarnished view of where he believed Tipperary hurling to be at.

Cahill’s take was that “tough decisions” needed to be made in the Premier County. Soul searching was required at every level. Tipperary hurling required “rejuvenating”.