Darragh McCarthy was subbed off entering the final quarter, having failed to score from play and having sent wide a first-half penalty. Indeed, when Darragh Stakelum was being readied for half-hour introduction, the debate centred on who from the half-forward line was about to be whipped. Nickie Quaid denied Darragh Stakelum. TIPPERARY: Barry Hogan; C O’Reilly, B O’Mara, E Connolly; J Caesar, C Morgan, S Kennedy; W Connors, C Stakelum; S O’Farrell, A Ormond, N McGrath; D McCarthy, J Morris, S Kenneally. SUBS: D Stakelum for O’Farrell (30); O O’Donoghue for Ormond (HT); J McGrath for McCarthy, J Keller for C Stakelum (both 56); K Ryan for Caesar (61).

Source: Irish Examiner February 22, 2026 03:18 UTC