Cian O'Callaghan relishing clash with All-Ireland champions

Cian O’Callaghan relishing clash with All-Ireland champions

Tue, 4th July 2017

Dublin hurlers are facing the All-Ireland champions, Tipperary, in their own 'back garden' this Saturday in their SHC qualifier Round 2 (5.0) and Dublin defender Cian O'Callaghan is relishing the opportunity.

“There is no bigger challenge than playing Tipp. When you’re a young lad, the dream is to play the All-Ireland champions, to play big matches. And there are a lot of lads in the Dublin camp who have that attitude, have that mindset.

"They want to see, one-on-one, are you better than the man you are marking. And as a unit can you beat the best team in the country?

“It was good to get the win over Laois at the weekend, get a bit of momentum, but you want to challenge yourself against the best teams. Training has been going well since and hopefully we can redeem ourselves a small bit.

“All the pressure is on them. Nobody gives us a chance, there’s nothing to lose for us, so just go out, and express yourself," adds Cian.

“We give ourselves a chance, but I know the media gives us no chance, people in Tipp will be giving us no chance, so it’s a good way to be going into a match.

“We knew it was going to be one of the three All-Ireland semi-finalists from last year, so it didn’t really matter who we got. Obviously, All-Ireland champions last year, it’s going to be huge a challenge, but we’re looking forward to it, as well.

“Look at Cork and Wexford, who last year we were quite close too, and they’re going quite well at the moment, so I think hurling is a game that things can change very quickly. So we feel confident we can give a good display against Tipp, hopefully come out with a win.”

TICKET INFORMATION

Saturday 8^th July 2017

All Ireland SHC Qualifiers – Dublin v Tipperary, Semple Stadium @ 5pm.

Tickets are available from: www.dublingaa.ie/tickets , Centra, Supervalu outlets and the GAA Ticket Office, Dorset Street (Ticket Office opening hours 10am - 5pm Monday to Friday.)

Parnell Pass Holders:

• Parnell Pass holders can purchase their tickets from the GAA Ticket Office from 10am on Tuesday 4^th – Friday 7^th July.

Ticket Office opening hours 10am – 5pm. Late opening until 7pm on Tuesday 4^th July.

Parnell Pass Tickets will not be available for collection on match days.

Please note Parnell Pass holders must purchase a ticket for all Championship Games, the Parnell Pass CANNOT be scanned at the turnstiles in Semple Stadium.

Prices as follows:

Stand:

Adults €25

Juveniles €5

Students/OAP concession available on day with valid ID (€5 rebate)

Killanan Terrace:

Adult Terrace €20

Juveniles €5

No concessions on terrace