2020 Tipperary county hurling team season explained

Tipperary county hurling team
2020 season
ManagerLiam Sheedy
CaptainSéamus Callanan
All-Ireland SHCQuarter-Final
Munster SHCSemi-Final
National League5th Division 1 Group A
Top scorer ChampionshipJason Forde (1-21)
Highest SHC attendanceNo Supporters allowed due to COVID-19
Lowest SHC attendanceNo Supporters allowed due to COVID-19

The 2020 season was Liam Sheedy's second year in charge since returning as manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team, having been previously in charge from 2008 to 2010.

The team were sponsored by world leading CEO advisory firm Teneo for the second year in a deal worth up to €180,000 a year on a rolling 12-month contract.[1] [2]

Tipperary are the defending All-Ireland champions and were attempting to retain the title for the first time since 1965.[3]

On 13 December 2019, Eoin Kelly was added as a selector on the team having been a free-taking coach in 2019.[4] Also former manager Eamon O'Shea took up a role as Performance Director having been part of the backroom team in 2019.[5]

The team traveled to Mexico and New York in January for their team holiday, returning on 15 January.[6]

On 9 March, the day after their final league game against Galway, the Tipperary panel and management flew to Alicante for a weeks warm weather training, returning to Shannon Airport on 13 March. The travelling party stayed in private accommodation where there were no other residents and remained in this private location for the duration of their stay.[7] The team went into self-isolation after returning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] [9] [10]

It was the first year of COVID-19 affecting the season match schedule, no supporters were allowed to attend championship matches.

2020 senior hurling management team

NamePositionClubClub
Liam SheedyManagerPortroe
Tommy DunneCoachToomevara
Darragh EganCoach Kildangan

2020 squad

The following players made their competitive senior debut in 2020.

2020 Munster Senior Hurling League

Tipperary opened their season on 15 December with a one-point defeat to Clare in the opening group game of the 2020 Munster Senior Hurling League at MacDonagh Park.[11] [12] The match was shown live on the Irish Examiner website.[13] [14] [15] On 20 December, Tipperary played their second game in the competition against Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds. They lost by 2–22 to 1–17 in front of a crowd of 1,628.[16] The match was also shown live on the Irish Examiner website.[17] [18]

Results

2020 National Hurling League

Summary

Tipperary started their league campaign on 25 January with an evening match against Limerick in Semple Stadium in front of 11,867, the game was televised live by Eir Sport.[19] Tipperary began the match with 8 of the All Ireland winning fifteen but started the league campaign without the Borris-Ileigh players after there loss the week before in the All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship Final. They lost the game by 0–18 to 2-14 after having a nine-point lead at half-time 0–13 to 0-4 and then a ten-point lead early in the second half.[20] [21] [22] [23]

A week later on 1 February, Tipperary played Cork in the second round of the league at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the game was televised live by Eir Sport and RTE 2.[24] [25] Cork won the game 2–24 to 1–25 in front of 9,821. Tipperary goalkeeper Brian Hogan scored a penalty, four minutes from the end of regulation time, to make it a one-point match, before Cork scored again late to win by two. John O'Dwyer went off late in the game with an injury which turned out to be nothing serious after visiting hospital[26] [27] [28] [29]

Tipperary traveled north to play Antrim in a challenge on 8 February before their third game of the league against Galway on 26 February. The Galway game was called off due to the effects of Storm Dennis.[30] [31]

On 23 February, Tipperary played Westmeath in round 3. The game was moved from Nenagh to Semple Stadium and Tipperary won the game on a 3–27 to 0-16 scoreline in front of 2436.[32] [33] They had a 2–14 to 0–07 lead at half-time after goals from Cian Darcy and Jake Morris.[34] [35] [36] [37]

On 1 March, Tipperary played Waterford in round 4 at Semple Stadium. The game was shown live on TG4. The previous week, seven players departed from the panel, Jason Ryan, Mark McCarthy, Killian O’Dwyer, Paul Maher (Moyne), Tom Fox, Conor Hammersley and Jamie Moloney.[38] Two Waterford players, Austin Gleeson and Kevin Moran were sent off before Cathal Barrett was shown a red card in the first half after an umpire reported an off the ball incident with Dessie Hutchinson. Tipperary had an 0–14 to 1–8 lead at half time and went on to win by 0–24 to 2-16.[39] [40]

On 8 March, Tipperary played their rearranged and final group game against Galway in Pearse Stadium. The game was shown live on TG4. Playing with the wind in the first half, they had a 3–7 to 0–9 lead at half time after two goals from John McGrath and one from Jason Forde. McGrath got his first goal after three minutes when he cut in from the right before firing into the left corner of the net. His second came after 21 minutes when he received the ball on the left and cut in to place the ball past the goalkeeper from a tight angle into the right corner of the net. After 35 minutes, Forde scored his goal by shooting low to the right of the net after running in on goal from a pass by Cian Darcy.[41] During some heavy rain showers in the second half, Galway came back with three goals to win by 3–21 to 3–13 in front of 5,750.[42] With this defeat Tipperary failed to qualify for the quarter-finals. It is the first occasion that Tipperary failed to progress beyond the regulation rounds since knock-out was introduced in 2012.[43] [44]

Results

2020 Munster Senior Hurling Championship

The 2020 Munster Championship was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[45] GAA President John Horan speaking on 10 May said he could not see Gaelic games being played at any level while social distancing remains, with training activity of any kind banned until 20 July.[46] The draws for the rescheduled Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships took place live on RTÉ's Six One news on Friday 26 June.[47] [48] [49]

Tipperary began their Munster Championship campaign against Limerick on 1 November. [50] [51] [52]

Munster Championship Semi-final (v Limerick 1 November)

Tipperary played Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in the Munster Championship semi-final on 1 November. There were no spectators allowed due to COVID-19 and the game was played in very wet and windy conditions with near 50kmh winds.[53] The Tipperary team named for the match showed Mark Kehoe coming into the half-forward line with Seán O'Brien named in the half back line.[54] The match was televised live on RTÉ 2 as part of the Sunday Game presented by Joanne Cantwell with analysis by and Henry Shefflin and Donal Óg Cusack. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Anthony Daly.Limerick played with the wind in the first half and had a 1-17 to 1-8 lead at half-time. The Tipperary goal was scored by Jake Morris after 18 minutes low to the net one handed after a pass from Séamus Callanan.[55] John McGrath got Tipperary's second goal after 55 minutes, shooting low to the middle of the net past the diving goalkeeper after a pass from Noel McGrath where he appeared to pick the ball off the ground.[56] [57] Limerick's Aaron Gillane was named as the man of the match after scoring 2-6. [58] [59] [60] Tipperary progressed into the All-Ireland qualifiers after this defeat with a match against Cork on 14 November.[61]

2020 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship

The 2020 All-Ireland Championship was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but commenced in October 2020.[62] After the defeat to Limerick in the Munster Semi-final, Tipperary went into the qualifiers. After the first round draw on 2 November, Tippeary received a bye into the second round. The second round draw was held on 9 November with Tipperary drawn against Cork.[63] [64] [65]

All-Ireland Qualifier Round 2 (v Cork 14 November)

Tipperary played Cork on 14 November in round 2 of the All-Ireland qualifiers. There were no spectators allowed again for this match due to COVID-19 and the game was again played in very wet and windy conditions. The Tipperary team named for the match showed Niall O'Meara coming into the half back line. [66] The match was televised live on Sky Sports with analysis from Jamesie O'Connor, JJ Delaney and Ollie Canning. Commentary on the game was provided by Nicky English.[67] Tipperary played with the wind in the first half and had a 0-9 to 1-4 lead at half-time, Patrick Horgan got the goal for Cork in the 22nd minute when he ran in on goal to score with a low shot past the dive of Brian Hogan into the left corner.[68] [69] Weather conditions improved in the second half and the first Tipperary goal was scored by Jason Forde in the 41st minute with a shot to the right corner to the net after he got away on the right from Damien Cahalane.[70] [71] [72] [73] Jake Morris got the clinching score with the second goal in the 68th minute, running in on goal before shooting low to the right of the net after a pass from Willie Connors.[74] Tipperary progressed into the All-Ireland quarter-finals where they would meet Galway on 21 November. Michael Breen was named man of the match.[75] [76] [77]

All-Ireland Quarter-Final (v Galway 21 November)

Tipperary played Galway on 21 November in the All-Ireland Quarter-finals. There were no spectators allowed again for this match due to COVID-19 and the game was played in dry sunny conditions. The Tipperary team was named the night before with no changes from the Cork match.[78] [79] The match was televised live on RTÉ 2 as part of the Sunday Game presented by Joanne Cantwell with analysis by and Henry Shefflin and Derek McGrath. Commentary on the game was provided by Ger Canning alongside Brendan Cummins. Tipperary were leading at half-time by 2-13 to 2-9.[80] The first Tipperary goal came from captain Séamus Callanan after four minutes when he cut in from the left after Daithí Burke had slipped and shot low to the right of the net.[81] [82] In the 11th minute Cathal Mannion got past Niall O'Meara and shot to the net from a tight angle on the left.[83] In the 21st minute, Brian Concannon got a second goal for Galway when he shot to the net from the right.[84] Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher scored Tipperary's second goal in the 32nd minute at the second attempt after his initial shot rebounded to him, shooting low to the net at the town end.[85] [86] [87] Cathal Barrett was sent off in the 52nd minute after receiving a second yellow card for a foul on Brian Concannon. Galway got a third goal in the 66th minute when Aidan Harte shot low into the right-hand corner of the net to put Galway into a one point lead. Galway held on to win by two points.[88] [89] [90]

Awards

The PwC All-Star AwardsThe nominations for the PwC All-Stars were announced on 16 January 2021 with Tipperary receiving two nominations in the 45-player shortlist, Ronan Maher and Michael Breen.[91] [92] Jake Morris was also nominated for the Young Hurler of the Year.[93] The awards show was held on 20 February with no award wins for Tipperary.[94]

Retirements

On 11 December, Sean O'Brien announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.[95] [96]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Declan Kelly firm Teneo links with Tipperary GAA. 13 November 2018. Irish Examiner. 14 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Corporate advisers Teneo to sponsor Tipperary GAA. 13 November 2018. Irish Times. 14 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Tipperary power to All-Ireland glory to claim 14-point win over Kilkenny. The 42. 18 August 2019. 3 October 2019. Fintan. O'Toole.
  4. Web site: 'He's probably an idol to every single one who's in the dressing room' - Kelly's new Tipp role. 20 January 2020. The 42. 21 January 2020.
  5. Web site: All-Ireland winning captain added to Tipperary hurling management team. 13 December 2019. The 42. 17 December 2019.
  6. Web site: We will be looking to get a performance" Liam Sheedy. 22 January 2020. Tippfm.com. 23 January 2020.
  7. Web site: 'Unfortunate timing' of Tipp's trip to Spain, the pain of losing on penalties and Bonner's return. 12 October 2020. The 42. 13 October 2020.
  8. Web site: Tipperary not expected to encounter problems on return from Spain tomorrow. 13 March 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 13 March 2020. 20 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420163922/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/tipperary-not-expected-to-encounter-problems-on-return-from-spain-tomorrow/. dead.
  9. Web site: Tipperary hurlers return from warm weather camp in Spain. 14 March 2020. Irish Times. 18 March 2020.
  10. Web site: Brendan Maher: Long break has given Tipperary 'new focus'. 12 October 2020. RTE Sport. 13 October 2020.
  11. Web site: Everything you want from December hurling. 15 December 2019. Irish Examiner. 17 December 2019.
  12. Web site: 0-14 for Tipperary's Forde but McCarthy grabs the Clare winner in Munster tie. 15 December 2019. The 42. 17 December 2019.
  13. Web site: Watch all the highlights from Clare's one-point win over Tipperary. 15 December 2019. Irish Examiner. 17 December 2019.
  14. Web site: Loads of food for thought. 15 December 2019. Irish Examiner. 17 December 2019.
  15. Web site: 'Irish Examiner' broadcast of Tipperary v Clare attracts global audience. 15 December 2019. Irish Examiner. 17 December 2019.
  16. Web site: –Limerick 2-22 Tipperary 1-17. 20 December 2019. Irish Examiner. 9 January 2020.
  17. Web site: Munster Hurling League: Limerick edge battle of champions against Tipperary. 20 December 2019. RTE Sport. 9 January 2020.
  18. Web site: 2020 Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League – Limerick 2-22 Tipperary 1-17. 20 December 2019. Munster GAA. 9 January 2020.
  19. Web site: Stunning comeback as Limerick hurlers turn 10-point deficit into victory over Tipperary. 25 January 2020. Limerick Leader. 28 January 2020.
  20. Web site: Limerick claw back 10-point deficit to carve out thrilling win over hosts Tipp. 25 January 2020. The 42. 28 January 2020.
  21. Web site: Sheehy names three league debutants in Tipp team to face Limerick. 25 January 2020. The 42. 28 January 2020.
  22. Web site: Tipperary 0-18 Limerick 2-14. 25 January 2020. Munster GAA. 28 January 2020.
  23. Web site: Westside Column 31 January 2020. 29 January 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 28 January 2020. 29 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200129112619/http://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-31-january-2020/. dead.
  24. Web site: First-half goals provide the buffer required as Cork take down Tipperary. 5 February 2020. Irish Times. 5 February 2020.
  25. Web site: Westside Column 5 February 2020. 5 February 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 5 February 2020. 5 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200205084901/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-5-february-2020/. dead.
  26. Web site: Cork 2-24 Tipperary 1-25. 5 February 2020. Munster GAA. 5 February 2020.
  27. Web site: Recap: Cork 2-24 Tipperary 1-25. 5 February 2020. RTE Sport. 5 February 2020.
  28. Web site: Cork withstand late Tipperary rally to claim first Allianz Hurling League victory of the year . 5 February 2020. Irish Independent. 5 February 2020.
  29. Web site: 'He's a bit battered and bruised but hopefully nothing more' - positive update on Tipp's O'Dwyer. 5 February 2020. The 42. 5 February 2020.
  30. Web site: Galway v Tipperary and Waterford v Limerick postponed due to weather. 16 February 2020. The 42. 18 February 2020.
  31. Web site: Westside Column 14 February 2020. 16 February 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 18 February 2020. 18 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200218115015/http://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-14-february-2020/. dead.
  32. Web site: Tipperary trounce Westmeath to get first League win. 23 February 2020. Irish Examiner. 26 February 2020.
  33. Web site: Sheedy thrilled to get returning stars game time. 23 February 2020. Irish Independent. 26 February 2020.
  34. Web site: Callanan on target as Tipperary see off Westmeath. 23 February 2020. RTE Sport. 26 February 2020.
  35. Web site: Tipperary have 20 points to spare as they claim first win of 2020. 23 February 2020. Irish Times. 26 February 2020.
  36. Web site: Plenty of players putting their hands up to play for Tipperary, says Liam Sheedy. 23 February 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 26 February 2020. 26 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200226101432/http://www.tippsupportersclub.com/plenty-of-players-putting-their-hands-up-to-play-for-tipperary-says-liam-sheedy/. dead.
  37. Web site: Landslide victory over Westmeath earns Tipperary their first points of National Hurling League. 23 February 2020. Tipperary Live. 26 February 2020.
  38. Web site: Westside Column 5 March 2020. 4 March 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 4 March 2020. 4 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200304101609/http://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-5-march-2020/. dead.
  39. Web site: Three red cards shown as Tipperary too strong for Waterford in Thurles. 1 March 2020. The 42. 2 March 2020.
  40. Web site: Tired Tipperary edge wasteful Waterford as three see red. 1 March 2020. Irish Times. 2 March 2020.
  41. Web site: Tipp left with 'work to do' as Tribesmen finish strong. 8 March 2020. Irish Independent. 9 March 2020.
  42. Web site: Galway's 16-point turnaround ends Tipperary's league in Salthill. 8 March 2020. Irish Times. 9 March 2020.
  43. Web site: Three second-half goals help Galway to see off Tipp and book quarter-final spot. 8 March 2020. The 42. 9 March 2020.
  44. Web site: Westside Column 13 March 2020. 13 March 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 13 March 2020. 20 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420162108/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-13-march-2020/. dead.
  45. Web site: Tipp boss Sheedy: GAA championship behind closed doors 'would give the nation a lift. 13 May 2020. The 42. 13 May 2020.
  46. Web site: Horan: GAA resumption unlikely while social distancing remains in place. 10 May 2020. The 42. 13 May 2020.
  47. Web site: Munster and Leinster hurling draws live on RTÉ. 26 June 2020. RTE Sport. 30 June 2020.
  48. Web site: December All-Ireland final dates confirmed as GAA unveil 2020 championship plan. 26 June 2020. The 42. 30 June 2020.
  49. Web site: Recap: Munster and Leinster hurling draws . 26 June 2020. RTE Sport. 30 June 2020.
  50. Web site: Callanan: If you can't get motivated without a crowd 'you're in the wrong place'. 28 October 2020. The 42. 28 October 2020.
  51. Web site: Westside Column 30 October 2020. 28 October 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 28 October 2020.
  52. Web site: Liam Sheedy: I have back-to-back All-Irelands done already!. 29 October 2020. Irish Examiner. 29 October 2020.
  53. Web site: Limerick ride out storm to push Tipp aside and set up Munster final with Waterford. 1 November 2020. Irish Independent. 10 November 2020.
  54. Web site: One change for Limerick while Tipp name experienced side for Munster last-four clash. 30 October 2020. The 42. 10 November 2020.
  55. Web site: LIMERICK 3-23 TIPPERARY 2-17. 1 November 2020. GAA.ie. 10 November 2020.
  56. Web site: Tipperary blown away as Limerick storm into Munster final. 1 November 2020. Irish Examiner. 10 November 2020.
  57. Web site: 2020 Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final – Limerick 3-23 Tipperary 2-17. 9 November 2020. Munster GAA. 10 November 2020.
  58. Web site: LIMERICK 3-23 TIPPERARY 2-17: live blog. 1 November 2020. RTE Sport. 10 November 2020.
  59. Web site: LIMERICK 3-23 TIPPERARY 2-17: as it happened. 1 November 2020. The 42. 10 November 2020.
  60. Web site: Westside Column 6 November 2020. 6 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 10 November 2020. 10 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110092817/http://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-6-november-2020/. dead.
  61. Web site: West Side Column 13 November 2020. 11 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 11 November 2020. 17 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117091849/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-13-november-2020/. dead.
  62. Web site: Your team-by-team guide to the 2020 All-Ireland Hurling Championship. 23 October 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 29 October 2020. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130074645/http://www.tippsupportersclub.com/your-team-by-team-guide-to-the-2020-all-ireland-hurling-championship/. dead.
  63. Web site: Hurling draw pits Davy against Lohan as Horan insists 'integrity' of football championship remains intact. 10 November 2020. Irish Independent. 10 November 2020.
  64. Web site: Holders Tipp face Cork as Clare and Wexford go head-to-head in All-Ireland SHC qualifiers. 9 November 2020. The 42. 10 November 2020.
  65. Web site: 'Probably the greatest hurler over the past decade' - backing six-time All-Star to lead Tipp again. 11 November 2020. The 42. 12 November 2020.
  66. Web site: Tipp Team v Cork 14 November 2020. 14 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 24 November 2020. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130102647/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/tipp-team-v-cork-14-11-2020/. dead.
  67. Web site: Tipperary 2-18 Cork 1-17: Late Jake Morris goal sinks Rebels in war of attrition. 15 November 2020. SKY Sports. 24 November 2020.
  68. Web site: TIPPERARY 2-18 CORK 1-17: as it happened. 14 November 2020. The 42 . 24 November 2020.
  69. Web site: All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Qualifiers – Tipperary 2-18 Cork 1-17. 15 November 2020. Munster GAA . 24 November 2020.
  70. Web site: Tipperary survive as Cork begin the sad search for positives. 15 November 2020. Irish Examiner . 24 November 2020.
  71. Web site: Tipperary 2-18 Cork 1-17 Recap as the Premier battle to keep title defence alive. 15 November 2020. Irish Mirror . 24 November 2020.
  72. Web site: Tipperary goals bring the rousing Rebels to their knees. 15 November 2020. RTE Sport. 24 November 2020.
  73. Web site: Tipperary live to fight another day as they battle past Cork. 14 November 2020. Irish Times. 24 November 2020.
  74. Web site: TIPPERARY 2-18 CORK 1-17. 14 November 2020. GAA.ie . 24 November 2020.
  75. Web site: Westside Column 20 November 2020. 20 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 24 November 2020. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130074147/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-20-november-2020/. dead.
  76. Web site: Galway need '70-minute performance' to topple Tipperary, insists Burke. 19 November 2020. RTE Sport . 24 November 2020.
  77. Web site: There’s nowhere for Tipperary to go and that suits Liam Sheedy just fine. 20 November 2020. Irish Times. 24 November 2020.
  78. Web site: Tipp Team v Galway 21 November 2020. 20 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 24 November 2020. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130074048/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/tipp-team-v-galway-6/. dead.
  79. Web site: Hurling Team News: Tipp unchanged for Galway showdown, while Tribes make two changes. 21 November 2020. RTE Sport . 24 November 2020.
  80. Web site: GALWAY 3-23 TIPPERARY 2-24. 20 November 2020. GAA.ie . 24 November 2020.
  81. Web site: Harte attack ends another Tipperary All-Ireland defence as Galway march on. 22 November 2020. Irish Examiner. 24 November 2020.
  82. Web site: Galway have a date with Limerick after Tipp run out of gas. 23 November 2020. Irish Times. 24 November 2020.
  83. Web site: Galway 3-23 Tipperary 2-24: as it happened. 24 November 2020. The 42 . 24 November 2020.
  84. Web site: Harte the hero as Galway end Tipp's reign in thriller. 21 November 2020. RTE Sport . 24 November 2020.
  85. Web site: Recap: Galway 3-23 Tipperary 2-24. 24 November 2020. RTE Sport . 24 November 2020.
  86. Web site: SHC quarter-final: Harte's brilliant strike sees Galway dethrone Tipp. 21 November 2020. Hogan Stand. 24 November 2020.
  87. Web site: Galway take full advantage of Barrett red card to finish off Tipperary. 23 November 2020. Irish Times. 24 November 2020.
  88. Web site: Liam Sheedy: ‘it should have been a Leinster referee. 24 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 24 November 2020. 30 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130073226/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/liam-sheedy-it-should-have-been-a-leinster-referee/. dead.
  89. Web site: Westside Column 27 November 2020. 24 November 2020. Tipperary Supporters Club. 24 November 2020. 26 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126081707/https://www.tippsupportersclub.com/westside-column-27-november-2020/. dead.
  90. Web site: Talking points from the hurling championship quarter-finals. 22 November 2020. RTE Sport . 24 November 2020.
  91. Web site: 14 players from Limerick as 8 counties feature in 2020 All-Star hurling nominations. 16 January 202. The 42. 21 January 2021.
  92. Web site: 'It's never nice being told you're a sub' - Tipp star on challenges, Limerick ties and his best position. 17 February 2021. The 42. 17 February 2021.
  93. Web site: All-Star nominations: Limerick dominate hurling shortlist with 14 players up for awards. 16 January 202. Irish Examiner. 21 January 2021.
  94. Web site: 9 awards for Limerick as 2020 All-Star hurling team is named. 20 February 2021. The 42. 2 April 2021.
  95. Web site: Tipperary hurler O'Brien retires from inter-county game. 11 December 2020. RTE Sport. 7 January 2021.
  96. Web site: Seán O’Brien Retirement Announcement: . 11 December 2020. Tipperary GAA. 7 January 2021.

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