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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.
5. Barry Heffernan (Nenagh Éire Óg) - A hugely influential figure in the Nenagh defence, Heffernan's experience and leadership were central to their run to the county semi-finals. His reading of the game and composure in possession made him one of the championship's standout defenders.
Nenagh Éire Óg
6. Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) - The inspirational Sarsfields captain led by example throughout their march to the Dan Breen Cup., taking on the leadership role in Ronan Maher's absence. A commanding presence at centre-back, Stakelum's leadership, intelligent distribution and ability to read the game were instrumental in bringing the county title back to Thurles.
Thurles Sarsfields
7. Niall Heffernan (Moycarkey Borris) - A key figure in Moycarkey Borris' remarkable journey to the county final, Heffernan brought tremendous work-rate, physicality and consistency to their midfield. He was a big player in terms of possession and linking attack and defence.
Moycarkey Borris
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8. Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields) - An energetic and influential presence around midfield, Stakelum's work-rate, ball-winning ability and attacking instincts were key to Sarsfields' success. His crucial goal in the semi-final victory over Nenagh Éire Óg highlighted his knack for delivering on the big occasion.
Thurles Sarsfields