Morrissey hoping for double joy

September 27, 2008
Paddy Morrisey, boss of the Tipperary ladies team aiming for All-Ireland IFC glory this weekend, has admitted that a plea from his daughter was the catalyst for getting himself involved in the team. Morrissey guides his charges into battle against Clare and the game will be a real family affair with Morrissey's daughter Mairead one of the Tipperary midfielders: "With my daughter involved I was always at matches anyway and eventually, four years ago, she just wore me down," Morrissey confirmed.

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