Devane steps in, McGrath steps out as Championship kicks off in style

“It was a great spectacle to look at. We don’t want frees blown willy nilly for small tackles."

Roisin Howard of Tipperary. Picture: ©INPHO/James Lawlor

The return of Cáit Devane to the Tipperary colours and the departure of Siobhán McGrath from Galway’s were just two of several notable talking points as the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship got under way.

Devane’s appearance in Tipp’s 1-19 to 2-13 win over Waterford, having missed their entire Very League winning campaign, during which she got married, was only one of the many aspects that left manager, Denis Kelly extremely satisfied.