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Seamus Callanan named Tipperary hurling captain for 2019

Seamus Callanan named Tipperary hurling captain for 2019

Seamus Callanan has been confirmed as the new Tipperary hurling captain for 2019.

The Drom-and-Inch forward made his senior Tipp debut in 2008, helping them win a pair of All-Ireland titles.

Vice-captain under Callanan will be Noel McGrath.

Tipp begin their Allianz Hurling League campaign this Saturday in a meeting with Clare at Semple Stadium.

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Callanan follows in the footsteps of Pádraic Maher, who served as captain in 2017 and 2018.

Callanan in action earlier this month. Picture: Sportsfile
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