Just coming down after enjoying a great league final.
Tipp were good value for their win even though there was only a score between the teams at the end of the game.
Felt heart sorry for Galway keeper james Skehill who made one dreadful mistake costing his side a goal near half time and it ended up being the difference between the sides.
Many a young keeper's career has been wrecked by one error in a big game and I hope Skehill will get past it.
The Premier men had heroes all over the field. I thought that Paul Curran was fantastic particularly in the first half, keeping Joe Canning almost anonymous.
Eamon Corcoran was another who really got stuck in when Damian Hayes was giving him all he wanted.
Shane McGrath was inspirational again in the middle of the field but the mobility of the Tipp full forward line caused Galway problems all day.
Lar Corbett (above) had one of those days when you think what a player, he just needs to do it more consistently, while Eoin Kelly kept the score board moving from frees and play.
Corbett's goal was the real turning point of the game coming within seconds of Galway spurning a goal chance at the other end. The Tribesmen found themselves five behind instead of being a point ahead.
Tipp's work rate was impressive throughout and they have added a bit of steel to their side.
Their defence was uncompromising even though it was undone by the Galway attack on three occasions.
Liam Sheedy's team will take a lot out of this performance, a National title will give his younger players many of whom were winners at the underage level a lift with a senior title already under their belts.
Tipp could go on from here, unlike Waterford who made the breakthrough in last year's league they are not in the last chance saloon and they will take this result with them into the championship.
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