Sligo edge Tipperary in Tailteann opener

Tipperary looked for a way back into the match and had two goal chances in the final 15 minutes through O’Connor and Freaney, but both efforts were denied by Lyons and the crossbar, respectively.

Pat Spillane of Sligo during the Táilteann Cup match between Sligo and Tipperary. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Tailteann Cup: Sligo 2-15 Tipperary 2-10

Sligo started their Tailteann Cup campaign off with a win but they were made to work for the victory against a very spirited Tipperary side.