Fitzgerald names youthful team ahead of Tailteann Cup opener against Sligo on Sunday
By Enda Treacy
Published 8th May 2026, 10:33 GMT
Tipperary will take on Sligo in the Tailteann Cup on Sunday
The Tipperary senior football team to face Sligo in the opening round of the 2026 Tailteann Cup has been announced.
Niall Fitzgerald has named a strong and youthful-looking team for the trip to Markievicz Park, with 14 of the team that started the Munster semi-final loss to Cork starting this time around. Killian Butler is the one addition as he comes into the side in place of Eoin Craddock.
The team will make the trip to the Yeats County for the second successive year, having lost out in their last outing by 2-15 to 2-10, but with fresh and exciting talent coming into bolster the ranks this year, they will be hoping for a more positive result this time around.