KEN McGRATH is set to make his first start for Waterford in the current National Hurling League campaign when the Decies make the long trip north to Portaferry to take on pointless Down, on Sunday.

Tomas Brady, star centre-back on last year's Leinster championship-winning Dublin minor hurling team, will make his senior inter-county debut against Wexford in Sunday's Walsh Cup clash at Parnell Park (throw-in 2.00pm).

Dublin boss Humphrey Kelleher takes his charges to Pearse Stadium where they face a daunting Division 1A National League opener against champions Galway.

Dublin hurling manager Humphrey Kelleher will field an experimental side for the Walsh Cup clash with Leinster supremos Kilkenny on Sunday.