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Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick aura 'slowly eroded' but still playing at high level
Jackie Tyrrell feels Limerick's aura may have "slowly eroded" but that an All-Ireland Hurling semi-final match-up with Kilkenny would be good fixture for both teams, provided John Kiely's side emerge victorious from Saturday's quarter-final against Dublin at Croke Park. Limerick lost the Munster final to Cork by way of a penalty shootout after a gripping contest a fortnight ago but will be favourites to bounce back when they take on the Dubs this weekend. The prize for the winner will be a crack at Tyrrell's native Kilkenny in the semi-finals and should Limerick get past Dublin per pre-match expectation, an intriguing clash awaits in two weeks' time, as the nine-time All-Ireland winner told the RTÉ GAA Podcast. "I think both teams will fancy it if Limerick come home at the weekend," he said of a potential Limerick v Kilkenny clash for the ages. "I think it's a good fixture for both. I think Kilkenny know the way Limerick play. Limerick are very, very attritional, so are Kilkenny. They'll welcome that. "They play at a really high level, have some exquisite players, Limerick have. But I think Kilkenny won't be overawed, and I would say the aura of this Limerick team where they were almost unbeatable for years, that has slowly eroded because Cork have beaten them a couple of times now and other teams have beaten them. "So I don't think that mental baggage that might have been there before when it comes to 60 minutes and Limerick turn the screw, I don't think that's probably as strong as it was before. "But I think it would be a good fixture for both. I don't think any of them would fear it. I think the fact that it's in Croke Park I think would bring the best out of each other and it would be some, some fixture if it transpires that way." While Limerick continue to operate at an elite standard, Tyrrell noted brief moments when Kiely's multiple Liam MacCarthy Cup winners have endured uncharacteristic lapses. "That's only natural and if you look closely and I'm probably being over-critical here, but when did we see a high ball coming in and Nicky Quaid miscontrolling it out for a '65 at a crucial moment?" he said. "When did we see Darragh O'Donovan, 50 yards out with the chance to win the game, missing it? When did we see Aaron Gillane missing that '21 free? Normally he nails them. "Peter Casey had a great chance. I know it was windy down there, absolutely, they were out on their feet. "But they are probably small little traces of just that mental fatigue. Because everytime Limerick have gone out probably for eight years, it's been an All-Ireland final. "So it's only natural. But still, it's a testament that they still hung in there and for me they didn't really lose the Munster final. Cork beat them in a penalty shootout. It's an amazing feat they're still there playing at such a high level. "To get over this weekend, I think John Kiely and Derek Lyng will be rubbing their hands at a cut off each other." However, Dublin are still part of the equation although they will be underdogs against Limerick on Saturday. In terms of the gameplan that could give Dublin an outside chance of staging an upset, Tyrrell feels going long and direct and trying to discommode the Limerick half-back line could be "the only option". "You have to engage this Limerick team physically, just to survive and be in the game," he said. "Maybe we will see Conor Burke for the first 15-20 minutes maybe dropping in centre-back and maybe Chris Crummey dropping off or maybe Conor Burke will just go back because they just need to stay in the game, build from there and get their confidence. "Is there merit in putting Ronan Hayes or Hedgo (John Hetherton) on the edge of the square and going long and direct? Because I don't think running through this Limerick team, you're going to get much success. They're just too physical and powerful for this Dublin team right now. "So maybe that long ball route in - you've seen the success that Brian Hayes probably has early in there - although Seán Finn and Mike Caseh are extremely good defenders, they're not going to be catching balls. "If they can break that ball, move Kyle Hayes around... there's probably elements of the Cork game that Dublin can look at. How they interchanged their half-forward line, how they moved Kyle Hayes around and maybe bypassing that half-forward line, trying to pull them out and go long in and see if they can get success. "But staying in the game, growing into the game is hugely important from Dublin. The thing from Dublin though is they have been leaking soft goals throughout this round robin and that's maybe why there is merit in dropping an extra man back."
RTÉ News
5 days ago
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- RTÉ News
Hannah Tyrrell and kate Sullivan fire Dubs to emphatic Leitrim win
Hannah Tyrrell and Kate Sullivan grabbed three goals apiece at Clann Mhuire GFC on Sunday as Dublin booked their spot in the TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship quarter-finals with an emphatic Group 4 victory over Leitrim. On a day when her Na Fianna club-mate Eilish O'Dowd was coming face to face with her sister Laura – as well as their cousin Dearbhaile Beirne, who plays soccer with Peamount United – Tyrrell helped herself to an outstanding tally of 3-07 for the Jackies. In a game that was due to take place on Saturday before the original venue of Parnell Park was deemed unplayable, Dublin hit the ground running with early points from Tyrrell and Chloe Darby. Leitrim subsequently opened their account with a successful free courtesy of marauding goalkeeper Michelle Guckian, only for Dublin to immediately respond with Sullivan's maiden goal of the contest on eight minutes. Aiming to improve on last weekend's draw with Waterford, the Jackies created further daylight between themselves and their Connacht counterparts with unanswered points by Tyrrell (two), Sullivan and Niamh Hetherton. While Leitrim registered back-to-back points through Leah Fox and Muireann Devaney (free), Dublin continued to attack with extreme confidence. After Sullivan completed an opening period hat-trick with goals in the 27th and 29th minutes, Hetherton also rattled the net to guide Dublin towards an unassailable 4-12 to 0-04 interval cushion. Although Leitrim were playing with the aid of a breeze on the resumption, their Leinster rivals maintained a ruthless streak in front of the posts. Supplementing points from Hetherton and Carla Rowe – who was playing on her home club pitch – Tyrrell fired home two goals in the space of four minutes to further underline Dublin's supremacy. Fox found the range for Leitrim on a brace of occasions during the third-quarter, but with Rowe bagging an impressive 1-01 salvo, Dublin remained in the driving seat. Vivienne Egan did contribute Leitrim's seventh point as the final whistle approached, but with just over three minutes of normal time to play, Tyrrell completed a hat-trick of her own by converting her second penalty of the second half. As a result of this win, Waterford will need to record an even more comprehensive triumph at the expense of Leitrim next weekend in order to finish at the Group 4 summit. From a Leitrim perspective, a victory is required from that home encounter with the Deise to avoid a relegation play-off. Scorers – Dublin: H Tyrrell 3-07 (2-00 pen, 1f), K Sullivan 3-01, N Hetherton 1-04, C Rowe 1-03 (1f), J Tobin, S McIntyre, C Darby 0-01 each. Leitrim: L Fox 0-03, M Guckian 0-01 (f), M Devaney 0-01 (f), A Gilmartin 0-01, V Egan 0-01. Dublin: A Shiels; J Tobin, L Caffrey, N Crowley; S Goldrick, H Leahy, A Curran; E O'Dowd, H McGinnis; C Darby, C Rowe, S McIntyre; H Tyrrell, N Hetherton, K Sullivan. Subs: N Owens for Curran (35), A Timothy for McIntyre (45), J Egan for Rowe (50), C Fox for Goldrick (57), A Nyhan for Hetherton (60). Leitrim: M Guckian; J Maye, C Tyrell, E Quigley; D Beirne, C Owens, R McIntyre; N Tighe, A Quinn; A Gilmartin, V Egan, S Quinn; L Fox, M Devaney, L O'Dowd. Subs: A Clancy for S Quinn (ht), S Ward for A Quinn, S Reynolds for Beirne (both 49), E Shanley for Quigley (58).
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Dublin salvage point at the death with last second equaliser by Kate Sullivan against Waterford
A LAST-SECOND equaliser from Kate Sullivan salvaged a draw for Dublin in a cracking TG4 All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford in Dungarvan. Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left. Hannah Power put in a player-of-the-match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points. But the home side could not hang on for their first ever senior Championship win over the Dubs as a Hannah Tyrrell free and that buzzer-beater from Sullivan levelled the contest. And Dublin joint-boss Paul Casey was just glad to salvage a point. He said: 'We're extremely relieved. One thing we always ask this group is to fight to the end and they did that.' Read more on GAA A bizarre own goal from Sinéad Goldrick saw Waterford enjoy a 1-6 to 0-7 advantage at half-time. The experienced defender bungled a back-pass to Abby Shiel and the ball ended up in the back of the net. On the restart, Déise skipper Emma Murray won a turnover at one end and slotted a point at the other. Tyrrell brought the sides level on 32 minutes at 1-7 apiece when she finished low under home keeper Katelyn Gardner. Most read in GAA Football Emma Murray added her second point from play before Tyrrell dummied and pointed. The teams were level six times in the second half. Katie Murray and Lauren McGregor edged the hosts 1-13 to 1-11 ahead with time almost up. RTE GAA pundits argue over who started halftime row as Cork eventually topple Limerick in Munster epic final But Dublin did not panic. Tyrrell converted a late free and while Power won a huge kickout for the hosts, the Sky Blues retrieved possession and Sullivan got her kick away just before the full-time hooter. Deise chief Tomás Mac An t'Saoir moaned: 'I'm disappointed we didn't see it out. "We squeaked ahead towards the latter stages. We were two points up, we just didn't get over the line. 1 It was a tough start to the All-Ireland campaign for both sides as it finished 1-13 to 1-13 "A couple of decisions didn't go our way but that's football.' WATERFORD: K Gardner; A Murray, R Casey, C Murray; Á O'Neill, K McGrath, L Ní Arta; E Power, H Power; K Murray 0-1, E Murray 0-2, B McMaugh 0-4; L McGregor 0-2, 1f, C Walsh 0-1, C Fennell 0-3f. Subs: L O'Shea for Fennell 52mins, Á Power for Ní Arta 52, M Dunford for McMaugh 55, C McCarthy for Walsh 55, L Mulcahy for A Murray 60. DUBLIN: A Shiels; J Tobin, L Caffrey, N Crowley; H McGinnis, M Byrne, S Goldrick 1-1 OG; N Hetherton, É O'Dowd; A Timothy 0-1, A Curran, S McIntyre 0-1; C Rowe 0-1, H Tyrrell 1-5, 4f, K Sullivan 0-4. Subs: R McDonnell for Timothy h-t, N Owens for Rowe 42, C Darby for Curran 43, C Fox for McIntyre 55. REFEREE: B Redmond (Wexford).
The 42
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Dublin earn dramatic draw in All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford
Waterford 1-13 Dublin 1-13 A LAST-SECOND equaliser from Kate Sullivan salvaged a dramatic draw for Dublin in a cracking TG4 All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford in Dungarvan. Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left. Hannah Power put in a player-of-the-match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack, while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points. But the home side couldn't hang on for their first-ever senior championship win over the Dubs, however, as a Hannah Tyrrell free and that buzzer-beater from Sullivan levelled the contest for the seventh time. A bizarre own goal from Dublin defender Sinead Goldrick saw Waterford enjoy a 1-6 to 0-7 advantage at half time. The experienced defender attempted a back pass to Abby Shiels from a free on 18 minutes, but misjudged it and the ball ended up in the back of the net. Advertisement That uncharacteristic error gifted the Déise a four-point cushion at 1-4 to 0-3. Dublin hit back with the next four points. Tyrrell tapped over two frees while Annabelle Timothy and Kate Sullivan also split the posts. Waterford regained the lead when Bríd McMaugh belted her third point over the blue spot. Chloe Fennell's second free of the afternoon left them two in front at the interval. Tomás Mac an t'Saoir's team could have been further ahead as they kicked six wides. On the restart, Déise skipper Emma Murray won a turnover at one end and slotted a point at the other. Tyrrell brought the sides level on 32 minutes at 1-7 apiece when she finished low under Waterford goalkeeper Katelyn Gardner. Murray added her second point from play before Tyrrell then dummied and pointed. The teams were tied on six occasions in an absorbing second period. Katie Murray and Lauren McGregor edged the hosts 1-13 to 1-11 ahead with time almost up. Dublin didn't panic. Tyrrell converted a late free. Power won a huge kickout for the hosts, but the Sky Blues retrieved possession and Sullivan got her kick away just before the full-time hooter. Scorers – Waterford: B McMaugh 0-4 (1f), S Goldrick (own goal) 1-0, C Fennell 0-3 (3fs), L McGregor (1f), E Murray 0-2 each, K Murray, C Walsh 0-1 each. Dublin: H Tyrrell 1-5 (4fs), K Sullivan 0-4, S Goldrick, A Timothy, C Rowe, S McIntyre 0-1 each. WATERFORD: K Gardner; A Murray, R Casey, C Murray; Á O'Neill, K McGrath, L Ní Arta; E Power, H Power; K Murray, E Murray, B McMaugh; L McGregor, C Walsh, C Fennell. Subs: L O'Shea for Fennell (52), Á Power for Ní Arta (52), M Dunford for McMaugh (55), C McCarthy for Walsh (55), L Mulcahy for A Murray (60). DUBLIN: A Shiels; J Tobin, L Caffrey, N Crowley; H McGinnis, M Byrne, S Goldrick; N Hetherton, É O'Dowd; A Timothy, A Curran, S McIntyre; C Rowe, H Tyrrell, K Sullivan. Subs: R McDonnell for Timothy (HT), N Owens for Rowe (42), C Darby for Curran (43), C Fox for McIntyre (55). Referee: Barry Redmond (Wexford).
RTÉ News
08-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Kate Sullivan swoops to salvage share of spoils for Dublin against Waterford in Dungarvan
A last-second equaliser from Kate Sullivan salvaged a dramatic 1-13 to 1-13 draw for Dublin in a cracking TG4 All-Ireland SFC opener with Waterford in Dungarvan. Despite the absence of top scorer Kellyann Hogan, the Déise led 1-13 to 1-11 with two minutes left. Hannah Power put in a player of the match performance at midfield, captain Emma Murray was magnificent in defence and attack while Bríd McMaugh kicked four points. But the home side couldn't hang on for their first ever senior championship win over the Dubs, as a Hannah Tyrrell free and that buzzer-beater from Sullivan levelled the contest for the seventh time. A bizarre own goal from Dublin defender Sinead Goldrick saw Waterford enjoy a 1-06 to 0-07 advantage at half-time. The experienced defender attempted a back pass to Abby Shiels from a free on 18 minutes but misjudged it and the ball ended up in the back of the net. That uncharacteristic error gifted the Déise a four-point cushion at 1-04 to 0-03. Dublin hit back with the next four points. Tyrrell tapped over two frees, while Annabelle Timothy and Kate Sullivan also split the posts. Waterford regained the lead when McMaugh belted her third point over the blue spot. Chloe Fennell's second free of the afternoon left them two in front at the interval. Tomás Mac a t'Saoir's team could have been further ahead as they kicked six wides. On the restart, Déise skipper Murray won a turnover at one end and slotted a point at the other. Tyrrell brought the sides level on 32 minutes at 1-07 apiece when she finished low under Waterford goalkeeper Katelyn Gardner. Murray added her second point from play before Tyrrell then dummied and pointed. The teams were tied on six occasions in an absorbing second period. Murray and Lauren McGregor edged the hosts 1-13 to 1-11 ahead with time almost up. Dublin didn't panic. Tyrrell converted a late free. Power won a huge kick-out for the hosts, but the Sky Blues retrieved possession and Sullivan got her kick away just before the full-time hooter. Scorers Waterford: B McMaugh 0-4 (1f), S Goldrick (own goal) 1-0, C Fennell 0-3 (3fs), L McGregor (1f), E Murray 0-2 each, K Murray, C Walsh 0-1 each. Dublin: H Tyrrell 1-5 (4fs), K Sullivan 0-4, S Goldrick, A Timothy, C Rowe, S McIntyre 0-1 each. Waterford: K Gardner; A Murray, R Casey, C Murray; Á O'Neill, K McGrath, L Ní Arta; E Power, H Power; K Murray, E Murray, B McMaugh; L McGregor, C Walsh, C Fennell. Subs: L O'Shea for Fennell (52), Á Power for Ní Arta (52), M Dunford for McMaugh (55), C McCarthy for Walsh (55), L Mulcahy for A Murray (60). Dublin: A Shiels; J Tobin, L Caffrey, N Crowley; H McGinnis, M Byrne, S Goldrick; N Hetherton, É O'Dowd; A Timothy, A Curran, S McIntyre; C Rowe, H Tyrrell, K Sullivan. Subs: R McDonnell for Timothy (HT), N Owens for Rowe (42), C Darby for Curran (43), C Fox for McIntyre (55).
