Thurles Sarsfields end nine-year wait for Tipperary glory with convincing victory

“THE FAMINE IS over,” declared Conor Stakelum as Thurles Sarsfields claimed their first Tipperary SHC title in nine years, recording a convincing eight-point victory over near neighbours Moycarkey-Borris in front of a 9,398 crowd at FBD Semple Stadium. Right from Eoin Purcell’s goal after 11 seconds, Sars were always in charge of this contest to pocket a record-extending 37th title. Managed by Pádraic Maher, the Sars defence was most impressive, restricting Moycarkey to 19 shots, including a flurry of stoppage-time goal attempts. This breakthrough marks a new generation of Sars success.