All Ireland SHC Prelim.QF Preview: Laois v Tipperary

All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: Preliminary Quarter Final: Laois vs Tipperary

Written by Laois PR Team

Our senior hurlers face Tipperary in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship: Preliminary Quarter Final in Laois Hire O’Moore Park at 1.45pm on Saturday June 14th.

The winners will face Galway in the All  Ireland SHC Quarter Final.

Tickets can be purchased both online and in person using the following options below.

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Tommy Fitzgerald has named the following side to face Tipperary: 

Recent Laois Stats (Joe McDonagh Cup Final) Courtesy of Eoin Culliton (@LeixGaelicStats on Twitter)

Paddy Purcell set a new record of 53 SHC appearances for Laois.

Most cship starts

Second on overall appearances

Top scorer from play in Laois championship history

11th on all-time scoring list

It was the 26th time in a row that the Laois starting 15 had a total over 200 apps. 200+ was only reached for the first time in 2006.

Ben Conroy scored his 7th SHC goal for Laois.

Joe McDonagh Cup Final: 

Laois: 1-19

Kildare: 2-26

Laois scorers: Tomas Keyes 0-6 (frees), Ben Conroy 1-2, Podge Delaney (frees), PJ Scully (one free), James Keyes and Paddy Purcell 0-2 each, Lee Cleere, Fiachra C-Fennell and James Duggan 0-1 each

Laois subs: Aaron Dunphy for T Keyes (50), Padraic Dunne for Comerford (58), James Duggan for Dowling (61), Ryan Mullaney for Walshe (63), PJ Scully for Conroy (66)

Standout Players (Laois) 

In attack: James Keyes: displayed excellent pace and strong ball carrying skills, winning a free which Mossy Keyes converted for Laois’ opening score. James Keyes also executed a brilliant tackle on James Burke in midfield to force a turnover. Later, after a superb run out wide, he registered his first point from play. In the 2nd half, James Keyes continued his fine form, scoring a second brilliant point from play, bringing his total to 0-2.

In defence: Diarmaid Conway: produced four perfectly timed and strong tackles to dispossess Kildare’s Cathal Dowling, who was a constant threat at full forward. Conway also read the play excellently to intercept a dangerous ball aimed towards Jack Sheridan.

Podge Delaney was outstanding with his long range accuracy, scoring his first free from inside his own half. He repeated the feat with a second free from a similarly impressive distance, converting 2 out of 3 attempts from well inside his own half.

In goal: Cathal Dunne made a crucial intervention early in the game, racing out to intercept a dangerous ball from Simon Leacy, who was bearing down on goal, and clearing the danger. In the 2nd half, Cathal Dunne delivered a moment of brilliance with one of the greatest double saves seen in hurling. First, he made a remarkable stop from Kildare’s Cathal McCabe and was quick back up on his feet then to immediately deny Jack Sheridan on the rebound.

Tipperary:

Finished 3rd place in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship 2025. With a draw against Limerick, a defeat to Cork and 2 wins over Clare and Waterford.

Results:

Round 1:

Tipperary: 2-23

Limerick: 2-23

Round 2: 

Cork: 4-27

Tipperary: 0-24

Round 3:

Clare: 2-21

Tipperary: 4-18

Round 4: 

Tipperary: 1-30

Waterford: 1-21

Standout Players:

All 3 Players in the Full Forward line for Tipp have been excellent in their 2025 Munster SHC Campaign.

Darragh McCarthy – Total 0-19 (16 frees)

John McGrath – Total 4-6 (22 points)

Jason Forde – Total 0-27 (18 frees, one 65, 2 sideline balls)

In defence: Centre back Ronan Maher’s physicality is one of his strongest attributes. He is excellent at winning aerial duals and making strong tackles. The experienced Noel McGrath’s consistent displays and guiding presence in the half back line makes him a vital defender also.

Previous meeting result: 

NHL Divison 1 Round 1 on 4th February 2023

Tipperary: 2-32

Laois: 0-18