Semi-final delight for Maher and Thurles Sars

In his first year as manager of his home club, Padraic Maher had every reason to be pleased with a seven points win over one of the championship favourites. 

Thurles Sarsfields' Conor Stakelum and Loughmore-Castleiney's Brian McGrath.

Thurles Sarsfields 1-22 Loughmore-Castleiney 2-12

Thurles Sarsfields manager, Padraic Maher was delighted with his team’s second half performance as the much-titled “Blues” surged past arch-rivals Loughmore-Castleiney in the Tipperary senior hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium on Saturday evening.