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The curtain has come down on another enthralling Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship, with Thurles Sarsfields returning to the summit of club hurling in the Premier County after a nine-year wait.
The Blues were deserving winners of the Dan Breen Cup, but there was no shortage of outstanding individual performances across the championship, with Moycarkey-Borris' remarkable journey to a first county final in 42 years another major talking point.
From established county stars to emerging young talents, the championship showcased the depth of hurling talent across Tipperary, with several players producing memorable displays when it mattered most.
With that in mind, we have selected our 2026 Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Team of the Year, recognising the fifteen players who made the biggest impression over the course of the campaign.
1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey Borris) - A commanding presence between the posts throughout Moycarkey-Borris' remarkable run to the county final. Shelly's shot-stopping, assured handling and excellent distribution were key features of his game, with his long puck-outs creating crucial goalscoring opportunities during the knockout stages.
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2. Paul Maker (Thurles Sarsfields) - A hugely consistent performer in the Sarsfields defence throughout their championship-winning campaign. The designated man marker as usual, Maher combined tenacious defending with an ability to drive forward from the back, epitomised by his superb late point in the county final against Moycarkey Borris.
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3. Denis Maher (Thurles Sarsfields) - A rock at the heart of the Sarsfields defence, Maher delivered a series of commanding performances throughout their title-winning campaign. His experience, physicality and reading of the game were invaluable, particularly in the semi-final victory over Nenagh Éire Óg, and he curtailed Kieran Morris in the final to boot.
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4. Keith Loughnane (Thurles Sarsfields) - A dependable and hard-working presence in the Sarsfields rearguard, Loughnane was a model of consistency throughout their championship campaign. His tight marking, intelligent positioning and ability to distribute possession well was a key part of Thurles Sarsfields defence.
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