 In 2006 Tyrrell, who was captain of the side for the year, added a second National League medal to his collection following a 3–11 to 0–14 victory over Limerick.He later won his second Leinster medal following another facile 1–23 to 1–12 victory over Wexford.On 3 September 2006 Kilkenny faced a Cork team who were presented with the opportunity to become the first side in nearly thirty years to secure three successive All-Ireland championships.