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2 key Tipp hurling defenders to miss league but there's 8 new additions to squad

James Barry and Michael Cahill are set to go under the knife.

The Tipperary team stand for the National Anthem There's some changes to the Tipperary hurling squad for 2015. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

TIPPERARY MANAGER EAMON O’Shea will have to plan without key defenders Michael Cahill and James Barry for the vast majority of the Allianz National Hurling League.

Assistant manager Michael Ryan revealed that Barry has already gone under the knife to cure a hip problem and Cahill is awaiting surgery on a similar problem, which is hoped will take place this month.

All going to plan, Barry will return to training in March but Cahill’s timeline could see the Thurles Sarsfields miss out on the entire League campaign.

James Barry 7/9/2014 Tipperary's James Barry Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Michael Cahill 1/6/2014 Tipperary's Michael Cahill Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Ryan relayed the injury bulletin after the Tipperary squad returned home from a pre-season holiday to Dubai early on Monday morning, while also confirming a number of new additions to the panel.

John Meagher (Loughmore-Castleiney), Michael Breen (Ballina) and Bill Maher (Kilsheelan-Kilcash) have been drafted in from last year’s extended squad.

Bill Maher was captain of the 2012 All-Ireland minor hurling winning side and also won a minor football crown in 2011. Breen was part of that 2012 hurling side while Meagher won a minor football medal in 2011.

Bill Maher lifts the cup Bill Maher lifts the cup after Tipperary won the 2012 All-Ireland minor title. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

In addition, there are five newcomers, namely David Butler from Drom & Inch, Liam Treacy and John McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney, Sean Maher from Clonoulty-Rossmore and Killenaule’s Joe O’Dwyer.

McGrath is another former dual All-Ireland medallist and younger brother of established senior star Noel. Sean Maher won an All-Ireland minor medal in 2012 while O’Dwyer was part of Waterford IT’s Fitzgibbon Cup winning side last March.

Ryan confirmed the injuries to Barry and Cahill, which will result in some defensive experimentation during the League.

Michael Ryan Tipperary selector Michael Ryan Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

“Mickey Cahill still scheduled to have surgery on a hip, the plan is that will take place this month. Getting an appointment for him is difficult.

“We would have liked to have had it done in December but it didn’t happen for us. James Barry had surgery on his hip. He’s rehabilitating now.

“The plan with James is to have him back training in March. That’s on the basis that you don’t get a setback or anything like that. These guys are mature. They will do their rehab well and that’s the secret of it, not to do too much.”

Eoin Kelly with John O'Brien Former Tipperary players Eoin Kelly and John O'Brien Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Tipperary, planning without retired forwards Eoin Kelly and John O’Brien, begin their competitive campaign against Mary Immaculate College in the Waterford Crystal Cup on Friday evening.

They will have to cope without a number of players committed to third level colleges, including Kieran Bergin, Tom Stapleton, 2014 Young Hurler of the Year Cathal Barrett, Meagher, Breen, Liam McGrath and Ronan Maher.

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 7:41 PM

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 8:40 PM

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:01 PM

    I feel yere pain lads.. If Liverpool get another goal do you celebrate or cry?

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:02 PM

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:29 PM

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 7:40 PM

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 7:50 PM

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 8:08 PM

    @Noel Doherty: No arrogance just confidence in my team

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:18 PM

    @stephen darling: How confident are you now,blowing a 3-0 lead

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:22 PM

    @John Connolly: you rest up there lad, you’ve a big game tomorrow night

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:29 PM

    @John Connolly: always have confidence in me team no matter if we’re 3up or 3 Down. The game against Barca last year shows what can happen in football. Are you recording the game tomorrow night or Eastenders

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:35 PM

    @stephen darling: 3-0 up against the might Salzburg,

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:36 PM

    @John Connolly: who are united playing tomorrow night buddy?

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:39 PM

    @my name: what have Man Utd got to do with Liverpool conceding 3 goals at home

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:40 PM

    @John Connolly: This is Champions league football. But then what would your shower know about it . Ole getting his excuses in early complaining about the pitch. Is he afraid the bus will get stuck

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:41 PM

    @John Connolly: they’re experts at conceding goals John and as a united fan trolling on a Liverpool article you should know that pal

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:41 PM

    @my name: not trolling,just stating the obvious

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:44 PM

    @John Connolly: you’d love united to be in game tonight lad. So settle down and enjoy Champions League football

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:46 PM

    @my name: 3 times you’ve mentioned Man Utd on a Liverpool article,who’s trolling who??

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:48 PM

    @John Connolly: welcome back. Best of luck with the United game tomoro night. That’s 4!

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:54 PM

    @John Connolly: be careful of Salzburg you might get them later on if you make it through the group.

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:57 PM

    @stephen darling: ah leave John off lads. He has to get football enjoyment anywhere he can these days. You’d feel sorry for him.

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 10:00 PM

    @Gareth Keenan: somewhat, yes

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 10:10 PM

    @John Connolly: Not as bad as getting beat 2-1 by the mighty Crystal Palace.

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:19 PM

    You can’t beat Champions league nights in Anfield.

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:30 PM

    @stephen darling: I’m just not able

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:35 PM

    Liverpool very sporting of them to let Salzburg back into match, goes to show what a quality club they are, but to be fair they need to push on now and win 5_3

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 8:36 PM

    When are teams going to learn that Liverpool dont play through the middle but create 95% of there changes from the wings! The amount of teams that set up narrow against Liverpool hoping they will somehow bottle them up through the centre and frustrate them is ridiculous…Liverpool could get 5+ in this!!!

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:19 PM

    @Ottomaaan: 5-3????

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:12 PM

    Gomez has been absolutely dreadful

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    Oct 2nd 2019, 9:50 PM

    Light work

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