🏑 Ranking Tipp’s 2025 Junior A Finalists: Who Looks Best Placed for County Glory?
A full ranking of the eight divisional finalists in the Tipperary Junior A Hurling Championship 2025, with key moments from the North, Mid, South and West finals.
Introduction
The Tipperary Junior A Hurling Championship 2025 is entering the county knockout phase, and how each club performed in their divisional final offers critical insight. Here’s our ranking of the eight divisional finalists — and why they land where they do.
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1. Holycross-Ballycahill
Although they trailed 1-8 to 0-6 at half-time, they staged a 2nd half comeback on the back of a deflected goal in the 47th minute which proved pivotal. Jack Dwan’s 0-10 haul sealed the deal. Resilience combined with smart substitutions and late-game power have the Mid Champs at no. 1.
2. Kiladangan
The back-to-back North champions showed consistency and composure in the final. Although they conceded two second-half goals via defensive lapses they never panicked.
3. Clonmel Óg
A comprehensive and totally merited win on the back of goals in each half from Ciaran Barrett & Matty Norris. They controlled the terms of the game, balancing goal threat and steady point scoring.
4. Rockwell Rovers
Edging their divisional final by a single point, they showed composure in a thriller, a trait that counts in knockout hurling.
5. Cashel King Cormacs
They pushed Rockwell Rovers to the edge in a one-point defeat. Competitive balance is good, but need small margins (shot selection, composure) to swing big games their way.
6. Moycarkey/Borris (Mid)
Excellent in the first half of the mid-final leading 1-8 to 0-6 at half-time but couldn’t close it out despite a strong opening — capable but just short when pressure rose.
7. Nenagh Éire Óg
Only one point from play in the first half showed inconsistency but they did score two goals in their final, proving their attack carries a punch. Defensive lapses undermined their effort; need a full 60-minute performance.
8. Cahir
Battled hard but lacked firepower and depth to match the top contenders. They couldn’t raise a goal in their final (0-10 total). Injuries to Oisín Maher and Ciaran Condon weakened them.
Final Thoughts
- Holycross-Ballycahill claim the top spot not through Mid dominance alone, but through resilience and late-game quality.
- Kiladangan remain the benchmark in the North — consistent, composed, and battle-tested.
- Clonmel Óg mix scoring balance with control — a dangerous dark horse.
- Rockwell Rovers show close-game steel, an essential county championship winning trait.
The chasers — Cashel, Nenagh, Cahir, and Moycarkey/Borris — all showed flashes. With form, belief, or momentum, any of them could upset the order in the county series.
The Tipperary Junior A Hurling Championship 2025 promises drama, tight margins, and no shortage of talking points as these eight sides chase glory.