More than matter of civic pride for Thurles and Nenagh

North Tipperary’s two principal urban centres finally convene for the first time in a county senior hurling final tomorrow at Semple Stadium...

Soft — expletive of your choice — townie — stronger expletive.

The age-old dismissal of the urban GAA man and his teams, men whose bona fides have always been undermined by a critical deficit of experience tramming hay or cutting down sceachs.