A Tense Weekend Ahead: Tipperary County Championship Round 2 Predictions
The anticipation is palpable as we head into Round 2 of the Tipperary County Championships. Much like moving day at a golf major, this round is where seasons can be made or broken. A second win could secure a team’s path to the knockout stages, while a second loss could spell the end of their campaign. There are some huge clashes on the cards, and our panel of six experts (big in both ego and physical size) sat down to break down all 24 of the weekend’s games.
From the Friday night opener in Cappawhite to Sunday’s closing act in Kilcommon, there will be no shortage of spills, thrills, and, no doubt, a red card or two. So, get out to a game, cheer on your team, or just sit back and enjoy the fantastic coverage. Let’s get into the predictions!
Senior Hurling
Group 1
Holycross/Ballycahill v Kiladangan Templemore, Saturday, 6.15pm Verdict: All six of our panelists are backing Kiladangan to win this one. Holycross Manager, Brendan Ryan, will be nailing this prediction to the dressing room door.
Clonoulty/Rossmore v Toomevara The Ragg, Sunday, 2.30pm Verdict: The majority, four out of six, are siding with Toomevara, but two of our pod panelists are holding out hope for Clonoulty/Rossmore.
Group 2
Mullinahone v Thurles Sarsfields Cashel, Saturday, 4.15pm Verdict: The six are all in on the Mid side. It’s a unanimous vote for Thurles Sarsfields.
Cashel King Cormacs v Nenagh Éire Óg Borris-Ileigh, Sunday, 4pm Verdict: Our panel predicts that Nenagh Éire Óg will continue their strong form with a win here.
Group 3
Drom & Inch v Lorrha-Dorrha Cloughjordan, Saturday, 6.30pm Verdict: A surprising verdict here, with four of our experts backing Lorrha, one for Drom, and one even predicting a draw. This could be the biggest upset of the weekend.
JK Brackens v Loughmore-Castleiney Templetouhy, Sunday, 2.30pm Verdict: What are these guys on? Five of our panelists are backing J.K. Brackens, with just one lone voice for Loughmore. A bold prediction indeed!
Group 4
Borris-Ileigh v Roscrea Templemore, Saturday, 4.15pm Verdict: Borris-Ileigh is the unanimous choice here, with all six panelists expecting them to get their season back on track.
Kilruane MacDonaghs v Moycarkey/Borris Templederry, Sunday, 6.30pm Verdict: The majority is with Moycarkey, with four votes in their favor, while two of our experts are sticking with Kilruane.
Premier Intermediate
Group 1
Moyne-Templetouhy v Sean Treacys Clonoulty, Saturday, 4.15pm Verdict: Four panelists are picking Moyne, one is backing Treacys, and one is calling for a draw.
Thurles Sarsfields v Gortnahoe-Glengoole Templetouhy, Sunday, 5pm Verdict: Four votes for Gortnahoe and two for Sarsfields. There must be a couple of Sars lads on our panel, because no one else is backing them!
Group 2
Boherlahan-Dualla v Éire Óg Annacarty Clonoulty, Saturday, 6.30pm Verdict: This one is a deadlock with three votes apiece for both teams. It’s a toss-up!
Silvermines v Templederry Kenyons Nenagh, Saturday, 6.30pm Verdict: Templederry gets the nod with four votes to the Mines’ two.
Group 3
Burgess v Upperchurch-Drombane Toomevara, Saturday, 4pm Verdict: All six panelists are backing the “Church” for this one.
Moneygall v Ballina Nenagh, Saturday, 4.15pm Verdict: The majority, five out of six, are going with Ballina, leaving just one panelist to stand by the 2024 Intermediate Champions, Moneygall.
Group 4
Clonakenny v St. Mary’s Cashel, Saturday, 2.30pm Verdict: Another split decision with a 3-3 draw between Clonakenny and St. Mary’s.
Carrick Swan v Killenaule Clonmel, Sunday, 5.30pm Verdict: A clear favorite here with five votes for Carrick Swan and just one for Killenaule.
Intermediate
Group 1
Cappawhite v Skeheenarinky New Inn, Saturday, 6pm Verdict: Our panel is unanimous, with all six picking Cappawhite to get the win.
Moyle Rovers v Portroe Boherlahan, Sunday, 3.45pm Verdict: Portroe is the clear favorite with five votes, leaving just one for Moyle Rovers.
Group 2
Clonoulty/Rossmore v Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams Cappawhite, Friday, 7pm Verdict: The majority (five) are backing Kickhams in the Friday night clash, with just one vote for Clonoulty.
Ballingarry v Drom & Inch Boherlahan, Sunday, 5.30pm Verdict: Five votes for Ballingarry, and only one for Drom’s second team.
Group 3
Borrisokane v Carrick Davins Golden, Sunday, 4pm Verdict: A close one here. Five of our guys are calling a win for Borrisokane, but one is predicting a draw. A stewards’ inquiry may be needed!
Arravale Rovers v Newport Kilcommon, Sunday, 6.30pm Verdict: Five votes for Newport, with a single vote for Arravale Rovers.
Group 4
Golden-Kilfeacle v Kilsheelan-Kilcash Cahir, Saturday, 6pm Verdict: All six of our experts are calling it for Golden.
Shannon Rovers v Ballybacon-Grange Borris-Ileigh, Sunday, 2.15pm Verdict: Shannon Rovers gets the nod with five votes, while one panelist is backing a customary group stage win for Ballybacon.
The Week One Prediction Table
This is all just opinions, folks, so please don’t shoot the messenger. We hope your club proves us all wrong!
Here’s how our panel is looking after Week 1:
- Player 1: 16/24 (A solid, if not controversial, start.)
- Player 2: 15/24 (Called the Davins to win.)
- Player 3: 14/24 (Are these three copying each other?)
- Player 4: 14/24
- Player 5: 14/24
- Player 6: 13/24 (The one who picked Lorrha and the Mines.)
It’s all to play for as we head into a pivotal weekend of Tipperary hurling. What are your predictions? Be sure and let us know!