 Tyrrell collected a third National League medal in 2009, as Kilkenny beat Tipperary by 2–26 to 4–17 with a thrilling extra-time victory.He later won a fifth successive Leinster medal as new challengers Dublin were bested by 2–18 to 0–18.On 6 September Kilkenny were poised to become the second team ever in the history of hurling to win four successive All-Ireland championships when they faced Tipperary in the decider.