Enterprising student from Borrisoleigh wins top award

Tipperary host London and Cork in a National Football & Hurling League double-header on Saturday evening, while the Senior Camogie team begin their league title defence against Dublin

It finished honours even in the opening round of the All-Ireland Minor ‘A’ Championship on Sunday as new Munster champions Cork and defending All-Ireland champions Tipperary got their campaigns under way.

A strong second half showing from Portumna Community School proved the catalyst to All-Ireland glory as they overcame the stubborn challenge of Our Lady’s Secondary School, Templemore on Saturday last to lift the Lily Spence Cup.