PHEW! Good news for Tipperary with key player cleared to line out in All-Ireland final!
By Enda Treacy
Published 9th Jul 2025, 19:33 GMT
Darragh McCarthy received his second red card of the 2025 championship on Sunday
Tipperary’s Darragh McCarthy will be eligible for selection in the upcoming All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final.
Following his red card in Sunday's semi-final win, concerns were raised that the corner-forward might miss the decider due to it being his second sending-off in this championship season.
Under GAA rules, a second red card within a 48-week window typically results in a suspension.
However, McCarthy’s dismissal in the semi-final stemmed from two yellow cards, in contrast to the straight red he received during the Munster Championship clash with Cork.
Because of this distinction, the Toomevara player will not face an additional ban and remains available for the final.