Tipperary’s senior camogie team has been hit with a significant setback just days before the start of the All-Ireland championship.
Veteran defender Clodagh Quirke will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a serious knee injury.
The Clonoulty Rossmore player suffered an ACL tear during Tipperary’s Munster semi-final loss to Waterford and is now set to undergo surgery, which will sideline her for an extended period.
Denis Kelly’s team are set to open their All-Ireland campaign on Saturday, May 31st, with a home fixture against defending champions Cork.
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