Liam Cahill takes comfort in Tipperary's parting shot

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill sees hope for the future after a battling display in their final match of the 2024 season.

The Premier County knew they would not be progressing further into the summer after picking up just one point from their first three matches.

They were given little hope against Clare this afternoon, yet fell to defeat by a single goal in a more encouraging performance, compared to earlier rounds.

This week Tipp enjoyed noteworthy victories at under-20 and minor level – something Cahill can take comfort in.

Cahill said: "It has to be said that, in what has been a tough week for our flagship team and Tipperary, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the brilliant performances of our minors and under -20s during the week and the work that James Woodlock and Brendan Cummins are doing with these young players to keep them coming.

"Now I know they're very young and they're still a bit away from the cut and thrust of championship hurling.

"It was ferocious out there again today and there's a bit of work to be done with them, but they're winners now and they know what it's like to perform and win and fight in a Tipperary jersey.

"Once that conveyor belt stays coming, we'll always have a chance in Tipperary of producing a good flagship team and our seniors are, you know, we are where we are at the moment."

"We deservedly, warrant being bottom of the pile this year"

Tipp made seven changes before being forced into an eighth due to Mikey Breen picking up an injury in the warm-up.

Despite the difficult position, their manager found comfort in how they battled with the Banner.

"Obviously, I'm really disappointed overall, we're out of the Munster championship. The month of May...it's not anything that we envisaged