Conal Keaney looking for reversal of fortune against Tipp

Dublin hurler Conal Keaney is counting down the days to Sunday’s all-ticket NHL Division 1A opener against Tipperary in Parnell Park (2.0).

The Dubs, under new manager Ger Cunningham, will be hoping for a change of fortunes to last year when the Premier County defeated Dublin in the League (1-19 to 0-19) and Championship (2-23 to 0-16).

“We played Tipperary in the league last year and they progressed through points difference,” says Conal.

“We had them beaten that day but we thought we had to beat them by more, so we lobbed the ball in.

“I think they used that as a spring board because we would have went through and they wouldn’t have went through and wouldn’t have been in the relegation play-offs.

“We kind of felt aggrieved by that.

“In the Championship, we didn’t turn up,” stresses Conal. “Even saying that, I still think we were in with a shout.

“This year, it’s a new year, new management obviously. All of that is irrelevant really.

“This group of players, there is a rivalry and we have played them a load of times and they have probably beaten us when it mattered.

“And the fact we have a new manager, everybody has to prove to him that we are the players we think we are.

“It’s so important to get two points on the board, especially when it is in Parnell Park.

“There is a lot riding on it.”

Hurling Leagues - Division 1A Round 1

Ath Cliath v Tiobraid Arann

Sunday 15^th February – Parnell Park - 2pm

Ticket Information:

This is an all ticket fixture – save €5 by purchasing your ticket in advance!

Pre-purchase price:
Adult: €10 (Pre-Purchase discount ends midnight on the day before the fixture) Match Day Price: Adult: €15 Concessions: €10 (available at the grounds only) Juveniles can attend this match free of charge and do not need a ticket. All tickets for this match are UNRESERVED – arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are available online at www.dublingaa.ie/tickets or participating Supervalu and Centra stores. For a full list of participating stores see: www.dublingaa.ie/tickets

Season ticket holders and Parnell Pass members must enter via stiles 5 and 13 to have their season tickets scanned.