Tipperary people were full of cheer after their footballers’ sensational win in Croke Park, writes Stephen Barry.
The ending of a 94-year gap to their last Championship victory in HQ was celebrated loudly by the group of fans who have followed this team to Dungarvan, Killarney and Cavan on their way to an All-Ireland semi-final.
They may have been kept off the field after the game, but there was no moving the supporters in the stands.
Conor Sweeney hails the supporters after a famous win for Tipp https://t.co/hvdkuLzhWp #RTEgaa https://t.co/hRD9QyZOvG
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) July 31, 2016
PA announcer telling Tipperary supporters to leave. Don't think they're ready yet. #GAA
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) July 31, 2016
And the PA man is still asking Tipp fans to leave Croke Park. A third request. #GAA
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) July 31, 2016
Tipp fans making their way to Hogan Stand to join celebrations. Brilliant. Well done #GAA pic.twitter.com/19ijMsmbvd
— Darren Frehill (@Darrenfrehill) July 31, 2016
Níl aon fhonn ar pheileadóirí ná lucht leanúna @TipperaryGAA an pháirc a fhágaint! Gaisce déanta. pic.twitter.com/n4swJU8gV8
— RnaG Spórt (@SportRnaG) July 31, 2016
@TipperaryGAA footballers getting massive ovation from their supporters. Great to see. Fantastic win for them #GAA pic.twitter.com/yAyXe649BL
— Anthony Moyles (@moylesiea) July 31, 2016
Don't tell me they have kept Petey Savage and co off the pitch.... https://t.co/urppWqqr3y
— Larry Ryan (@RyanLarry) July 31, 2016
The county’s hurlers were full of praise, including one who was on the football team last year…
Tipp football a joy to watch and another super performance. Congrats to all the boys again #UpTippLads #DualCounty
— Seamus Kennedy (@kennedy_seamus) July 31, 2016
Unreal scenes of Tipp fans waiting around to congratulate the @TipperaryGAA footballers. Great win, massive applause to them💙💛
— cathal barrett (@cbarrett2107) July 31, 2016
Unbelievable stuff by the footballers today. Best attacking display by any team all year. #tipperaryabu 🏐
— James Barry (@jamesbarry90) July 31, 2016
There were also some Tipp men watching in from overseas.
Hon Tipp!!! 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/Np9ZLRW4rt
— Shane Long (@ShaneLong7) July 31, 2016
Tipp for the double, maybe!?
Great day for Tipp Football people. Tipp for the double #dualcounty #GALvTIPP @paulcollinstipp @ConalBonnar @BrenCummins1 @cahilljackie
— Joe Dooley (@DooleyJoe) July 31, 2016
August 14 and 21, Tipperary's All-Ireland senior semi-finals.
— John Fogarty (@JohnFogartyIrl) July 31, 2016
Three former dual stars were among those celebrating.
Well done lads - great performance & what a result - enjoy Tipp Abu 🇺🇦🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/0zyN20qEQC
— John Leahy (@LeahyJohnj) July 31, 2016
These last few minutes are to be enjoyed by all Tipp people... This team have done us all proud once again...👍💙💛
— Brendan Cummins (@BrenCummins1) July 31, 2016
Congrats Tipp "There won't be a piece of tin foil left in the county by the time we are finished this summer " pic.twitter.com/SaAxeIETTD
— Micheal Webster (@michealwebstet) July 31, 2016
Former managers of the heroic players at senior and underage levels were full of pride too.
Great football by Tipp and still playing within their capacity. More in them.
— John Evans (@JohnEva31155651) July 31, 2016
So proud to be @TipperaryGAA man #tippareadualcounty
— David Power (@DavidPower1983) July 31, 2016
Some said they might even be saving Gaelic football!
No need to bore people to death with pedestrian, defensive football to be competitive. Just be like #Tipp.
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) July 31, 2016
We're now watching the reason why there should never be a B Championship for Division 3/4 counties. #GAA #AlSFC #TheToughest
— Jarlath Burns (@jburns834) July 31, 2016
The stats helped put it all in context.
Kerry today qualified for their first All-Ireland football semi-final in 343 days. Tipperary qualified for their first in 29,568 days. #gaa
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) July 31, 2016
The last time Tipp won a cship game in Croke Pk Dan Breen threw in the ball.
— Michael Foley (@MickFoley76) July 31, 2016
The real achievement from the players is to reach All Ireland semi without these boys. Others would have folded. pic.twitter.com/GYb3xy7uXu
— Damian Lawlor (@LawlorDamian) July 31, 2016
If nothing else, it was a message to the doubters…
To anyone who doubted @TipperaryGAA today! #Shhhh
— AIB_GAA (@AIB_GAA) July 31, 2016
They now march on to their first Semi since 1935! #TheToughesthttps://t.co/dLI4NPIDbV
