New Tipp jerseys for duo duped on All-Ireland final day
October 21, 2014
New Tipperary jerseys for the lads
The Tipperary father and son who were pranked by RTE's 'The Fear' on All-Ireland hurling final day have been presented with new jerseys by the countys' players.
The Fear's All Ireland Hurling GAA prank is another online sensation for RotatorTV with over 80,000 hits to date. The hilarious hidden camera show airs tonight at 10:30pm on RTE2 and stars Hilary Rose, Ross Browne and Fred Cooke. Tonight's episode features father and son duo Dermot and Conor Prendergast from Clonmel who are duped on the day of the All-Ireland Hurling Final by comedy actress Hilary Rose who was kitted out as a 'Counterfeit Enforcement Officer'. In the clip the comedy actress confiscates their coveted Tipp jersey citing it to be it to be counterfeit.
As official sponsors of the Tipp GAA Team ŠKODA Ireland were keen to get the lads brand new official jerseys and meet and greet with some of the players. Tipperary County Training Grounds beside Semple Stadium was the scene for the craic and counter play yesterday. Featured on the shoot were Dermot & Conor Prendergast, Noel McGrath; Tipperary forward, Cathal Barrett; Tipperary defender, Hilary Rose; The Fear's Counterfeit Enforcement Officer.
Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing & Product, ŠKODA Ireland said "The video is great fun and it's clear the guys are mighty Tipp fans. I'm happy that we could get them donning the 'official' ŠKODA Tipperary jersey that fitted the lads perfectly. The team have got behind this too and we're happy to sign the jersey for the Conor & Dermot. My only advice to the lads; is to wash it at 30 degrees!"
Comedy actress, Hilary Rose; The Fear's Counterfeit Enforcement Officer said "We knew GAA supporters would be the best fun and up for a laugh. Tipp fans are so loyal and the team played a great game on the day. Hopefully next year they will be back on the winning podium"
Tim Floyd, County Secretary of Tipperary GAA County Board added 'We're delighted to be involved in the lads getting their own back on The Fear's Counterfeit Enforcement Officer and to support our sponsors ŠKODA in promoting this occasion'.
