BREAKING: Referee confirmed for Kilkenny v Tipperary All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final

The GAA have confirmed the referee appointments for the All-Ireland SHC Semi-Finals. 

Saturday July 5

Dublin v Cork, Croke Park, 5pm, RTE/BBC

Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick)

(E.T. & Winner on the Day)

Sunday July 6

Tipperary v Kilkenny, Croke Park, 4pm, RTE/BBC

Referee: James Owens (Wexford)

(E.T. & Winner on the Day)

Meanwhile, the Kilkenny senior hurling panel has been hit with another injury blow following reports that full-forward Marty Murphy has picked up a hamstring injury.

The Tullogher Rosbercon clubman is a panelist on the Kilkenny panel after impressing with the U20 team who reached this year's All-Ireland Final before ultimately losing to Tipperary in UPMC Nowlan Park.

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Kilkenny boss Derek Lyng has had a number of injuries to contend with this season with Shane Murphy, David Blanchfield and Eoin Cody the latest doubts ahead of the All-Ireland semi-final. 

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Iarnród Éireann have announced additional train services to cater for supporters travelling to the All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final between Kilkenny and Tipperary on July 6, 2025.

An extra service from Waterford to Heuston Station in Dublin will depart at 10.40am, while an additional return train from Heuston to Waterford is scheduled for 7.20pm.

These services aim to facilitate fans heading to Croke Park for the highly anticipated clash between the neighbouring counties.

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Supporters are advised to book early to secure seats.

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