While such top-level exposure will stand Tipp in good stead down the line, it wasn’t ideal preparation for their Carlow clash. James Morris aside, I thought he was excellent, but the lads were a little bit under par,” said Tipp manager Fitzgerald. Scorers for Carlow: C Blake (0-7, 1tpf, 1tp, 3 frees); C Hulton (0-5); R Dunphy (1-0); C Crowley (0-3); P McDonnell, J Murphy (0-1 each). TIPPERARY: S Garland; J Harney, J Morris, M Corcoran; L Boland, P Feehan (capt), M Stokes; J Higgins, K Costello; C King, S O’Brien, M Freaney; C Smith, S O’Connor, D Hogan. Subs: J Murphy for Bolger (h-t), T Roche for Bambrick (49, inj), S Murphy for Dunphy (52), A Burgess for Ruth (69).

Source: Irish Examiner February 16, 2026 16:08 UTC