Darragh McCarthy on freetaking, his brother's debut, and Tipp in the long grass

LOW KEY: Tipperary hurler Darragh McCarthy at the launch of John West Féile – 2026, marking 11 years sponsorship by the company of the competition at Croke Park today. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Once more, it appears Tipperary will enter the Munster Championship under the radar, but Darragh McCarthy is paying no heed to the lack of commotion around the All-Ireland champions.

Only an unusual confluence of events will see Tipperary compete in a second successive Division 1A final. It’s more probable they will have a four-week break after Saturday’s clash with Kilkenny in Thurles on Saturday to their opening Munster SHC game against Cork at the same venue on April 19.