Ep. 220 – Group Stages Over
Episode 220 of The Premier View Tipperary GAA Podcast takes a comprehensive look back at the conclusion of the group stages in the 2026 Tipperary Premier Intermediate and Intermediate Hurling Championships, as the race for county honours moves into the knockout stages.
Noel Dundon and Stephen Cronin join the discussion to analyse the latest Tipperary club hurling results, the teams that have booked their places in the county quarter-finals, those facing preliminary quarter-finals and the clubs now preparing for the pressure of relegation hurling.
The Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship produced drama across all four groups. Moyne-Templetuohy finished strongly to top their section, with their key players beginning to hit form at exactly the right time. Sean Treacys secured a hugely important victory to keep their championship ambitions alive, while Silvermines find themselves in the unusual position of contesting the knockout stages while also remaining involved in the relegation picture.
There is also a look at the progress of St Mary’s, the challenge facing Carrick Swan and the importance of injuries, squad depth and momentum as the Premier Intermediate Championship reaches the business end of the season.
Lorrha-Dorrha have responded impressively after dropping down from senior hurling and have emerged as one of the major contenders for the Premier Intermediate title. The lads discuss why their experience, scoring power and response to relegation make them a dangerous opponent for anyone in the knockout stages.
Golden-Kilfeacle are another side making a major impression. Three wins from three have put them firmly among the leading contenders, with their attacking hurling and ability to run up big scores making them one of the form teams in the 2026 Tipperary Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship.
Attention then turns to the Tipperary Intermediate Hurling Championship, where the group stages have produced another fiercely competitive battle.
Kilsheelan-Kilcash have emerged as one of the standout teams, with their scoring power and attacking options making them genuine county championship contenders. Ballingarry have also impressed, topping their group after another important victory and showing the resilience required to withstand a strong second-half challenge.
Cappawhite remain firmly in the Intermediate Championship conversation, while the relegation battles promise to be every bit as intense as the race for the title. The panel looks at the teams under pressure, the importance of experienced players in relegation matches and why confidence and recent scoring form can make such a difference when a club’s championship status is on the line.
The episode also examines the strength of the overall Tipperary club hurling championship structure. Despite weeks of action across the Senior, Premier Intermediate and Intermediate grades, the vast majority of clubs still have meaningful hurling to play in September through county quarter-finals, preliminary quarter-finals or relegation playoffs.
Finally, the lads discuss the impact of Clubber on Tipperary GAA supporters. With so many club hurling matches taking place across the county, live streaming and playback have given supporters unprecedented access to games and allowed followers of Tipperary hurling to watch more championship action than ever before.
With knockout hurling arriving, relegation battles intensifying and the race for the 2026 Tipperary county hurling titles gathering pace, Episode 220 sets the scene for another huge weekend of Tipperary GAA action.