Tipperary secured a convincing six-point victory over Wexford in a Division 1A hurling encounter, propelling themselves to the top of the table. Darragh McCarthy's stellar performance, including a penalty goal, spearheaded the Premier County's triumph.
Tipperary secured a commanding six-point victory over Wexford in a Division 1A clash, climbing to the top of the table with a 1-22 to 0-19 triumph. Darragh McCarthy's stellar performance, featuring a second penalty goal in as many games, proved pivotal for the Premier County. McCarthy's clinical finish, mirroring his strike against Galway, came after Craig Morgan was fouled, solidifying Tipperary 's back-to-back Premier League wins.
His impressive tally of 1-7 spearheaded a collective effort, with 12 different Tipperary players contributing to the scoreboard. Despite a relatively lackluster encounter in front of 5,125 spectators at Semple Stadium, Liam Cahill's side showcased their depth and dominance. The manager handed League debuts to Gavin O'Halloran and Josh Keller, while Robert Doyle earned a starting role following his impactful cameo against Galway. Oisín O'Donoghue made his first appearance off the bench at halftime, and Séamus Kennedy, returning from a cruciate ligament injury sustained 11 months prior, made a valuable start.Wexford, under Keith Rossiter's guidance, made five changes from their previous defeat to Cork, with Rory O'Connor sidelined due to suspension. Tipperary controlled the first half, albeit without establishing a decisive lead. McCarthy's reliability shone through, converting five free scores, while Jason Forde marked his 2025 season debut with a point. O'Halloran scored a memorable point on his debut, and full-back Eoghan Connolly showcased his range with a long-range effort. Midfield proved to be Tipp's most potent area, with Willie Connors (0-2) and Morgan both registering contributions. While they created several goal-scoring opportunities, tenacious Wexford defending thwarted their attempts.Jake Morris launched a promising attack as early as the fifth minute but was initially dispossessed by Eoin Ryan before Mark Fanning saved his follow-up effort. Later, Morgan cut inside, only to be stopped by Richie Lawlor's intervention. For Wexford, Connal Flood opened the scoring with an early point, followed by contributions from Jack Redmond (0-2) and Darren Codd. Cian Byrne added three points, a mixture of frees and play, while Conor Hearne's stoppage-time score reduced the deficit to four points at halftime. The score stood at 0-12 to 0-8 in favor of Tipperary.Following the break, Andrew Ormond and O'Donoghue extended Tipperary's lead to six points, but two Byrne frees and Codd's second point narrowed the gap. McCarthy's excellent first point from play and Connolly's quick-thinking one-two from a free set up another long-range effort, showcasing Tipperary's tactical prowess. The decisive moment arrived in the 59th minute. After scoring a point, Morris lofted a high ball downfield, which Morgan won before being fouled by Lawlor, resulting in a yellow card. McCarthy confidently converted the penalty into the bottom right-hand corner, extending Tipperary's lead to 1-17 to 0-12.The Premier County then pressed their advantage, adding points from John McGrath, Michael Breen, and Johnny Ryan, leaving Wexford struggling to catch up. Although Wexford managed a four-point surge in stoppage time, involving Simon Roche, Corey Byrne-Dunbar, Mark Fanning's second long-range free, and Lawlor, it proved insufficient to overcome the deficit. Connors' third point sealed the victory for Tipperary.Scorers for Tipperary: Darragh McCarthy 1-7 (1-0 penalty, 0-6 frees), Willie Connors 0-3, Eoghan Connolly 0-2, Jake Morris 0-2, Michael Breen 0-1, Gavin O'Halloran 0-1, Craig Morgan 0-1, Andrew Ormond 0-1, Jason Forde 0-1, John McGrath 0-1, Oisín O'Donoghue 0-1, Johnny Ryan 0-1.Scorers for Wexford: Cian Byrne 0-7 (6 frees), Jack Redmond 0-3 (1 free), Mark Fanning 0-2 (2 frees), Darren Codd 0-2, Richie Lawlor 0-1, Conor Hearne 0-1, Connal Flood 0-1, Corey Byrne-Dunbar 0-1, Simon Roche 0-1.Tipperary 1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris) 4. Michael Breen (Ballina), 3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore) 20. Séamus Kennedy (St Mary’s), 6. Brian McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney), 7. Gavin O’Halloran (Carrick Swan) 8. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), 9. Willie Connors (Kiladangan) 12. Alan Tynan (Roscrea), 13. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 10. Josh Keller (Nenagh Eire Óg) 14. Jason Forde (Silvermines), 15. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), 11. Jake Morris (Nenagh Eire Óg, captain)Subs Wexford 1. Mark Fanning (Glynn-Barntown) 2. Eoin Ryan (St Anne’s Rathangan), 3. Simon Donohoe (Shelmaliers), 4. Niall Murphy (Ferns St Aidan’s) 7. Richie Lawlor (Faythe Harriers), 6. Conor Foley (Horeswood), 5. Charlie McGuckin (Naomh Éanna) 8. Conor Hearne (Shelmaliers, captain), 9. David Codd (St Martin’s) 10. Darren Codd (St Martin’s), 11. Jack Redmond (Rathnure St Anne’s), 12. Tomás Kinsella (Askamore) 13. Cian Byrne (Fethard St Mogue’s), 14. Séamus Casey (Oylegate-Glenbrien), 15. Connal Flood (Cloughbawn)Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick
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