The Dublin Hurlers have lost to Tipperary in their final game in Division 1A.
It ended in Thurles, Tipperary 1-19. Dublin 0-19.
Anthony Daly's side will now contest the relegation play off against Waterford.
The Dubs had raced into a 9 points to 3 lead after 20 minutes, with McCrabbe bagging five points. But the Boys in Blue only hit one more score in the first half to go into the break with a 10 points to 9 lead.
O'Dwyer, Sutcliffe, and McCrabe hit the first three points of the second half as it looked like Dublin had regained control of the game.
Tipp responded with a fine Maher goal, and soon had the game by the scruff of the neck. The sides were level with 15 minutes to go, but the Dubs never regained their lead.
A late rally from Dublin wasn't enough as Tipperary held on for the win.
Amazingly, both Dublin and Tipperary ended the season on four points with a points difference of minus ten.
Tipperary go into the quarter finals via the head to head rule.
Dublin will now go into the relegation play off with Waterford.
While the quarter finals are...
Clare v Laois.
Kilkenny v Wexford.
Galway v Limerick;
Cork v Tipperary.
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