There were emotional scenes in Boherlahan on Sunday afternoon as Clonoulty-Rossmore returned to Tipp SHC action following the tragic passing of star man Dillon Quirke.
Clonoulty-Rossmore came out on top in the Tipperary SHC group stage game against Moycarkey-Borris by three points on a scoreline of 0-25 to 1-19, with 24-year-old Quirke being remembered by both sides before throw-in.
In a touching gesture, Moycarkey-Borris captain Pat Molloy presented a signed number eleven jersey to Jason O'Dwyer of Clonoulty-Rossmore. Quirke wore the number eleven shirt for his club, who lined out with no number eleven on the teamsheet.
Dillon Quirke remembered before Clonoulty-Rossmore win
A poignant minute's silence was held in Quirke's memory before the game.
The young Tipperary star died last month after falling ill while playing in a club championship game against Kilruane MacDonaghs at Semple Stadium two weeks ago.
Since his passing, tributes have poured in from across the GAA community.
21 August 2022; Pat Molloy, Captain of Moycarkey-Borris presents a jersey signed by all the Moycarkey players to Jason O’Dwyer of Clonoulty Rossmore prior to the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; A view of the team sheet with the number 11 formerly worn by Dillon Quirke ommitted from the Clonoulty Rossmore team prior to the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Referee Kevin Jordan with captain of Clonoulty Rossmore Jimmy Ryan and captain of Moycarkey-Borris Pat Molloy during the coin toss before the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Ciaran Quirke of Clonoulty Rossmore prior to the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Jack Ryan of Clonoulty Rossmore takes a free resulting in a point during the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Jimmy Ryan, Captain of Clonoulty Rossmore leads his side off the field following the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Jack Ryan, left, and Aaron Ryan of Clonoulty Rossmore following the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Moycarkey Borris players stand for a minutes silence in memory of the late Dillon Quirke of Clonoulty Rossmore prior to the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
21 August 2022; Clonoulty Rossmore players stand for a minutes silence in memory of the late Dillon Quirke prior to the Tipperary County Senior Hurling Championship - Group 1 Round 3 match between Clonoulty Rossmore and Moycarkey at Boherlahan - Dualla GAA Sports Centre in Ardmayle East, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
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