Neither Cork nor Tipperary proposed making their Munster SFC semi-final part of a triple-header at Semple Stadium this Sunday, Munster GAA chiefs insist.

Clare 1-9 Tipperary 2-4: A strong finish by Clare yielded three points and clinched their place in the Munster minor football semi-final at the expense of a disappointing Tipperary side before 885 spectators at Semple Stadium last night.

It’s almost scary to think how far Tipperary football has come in 10 years. But yesterday’s win over Louth showed there’s been decent progress in 12 months too.

Clonmel Commercials 2-9 Killenaule 0-8... Two goals in the closing seven minutes swept favourites Clonmel Commercials to victory over Killenaule in a well-contested Tipperary senior football final at Semple Stadium, Thurles yesterday.

Hurling fans attending Cork’s Munster final win over Clare on Sunday have complained about the level of security at Semple Stadium, with one man claiming his father was burned by a flare thrown at the stadium.

Cork and Clare go head to head for the title of Munster hurling champions in today’s clash at Semple Stadium in Thurles.

All-Ireland SHC round 1 qualifier Tipperary 2-18 Westmeath 0-15.    

“Our first impressions of a venue can be formed on how well maintained the playing field is.”

As HawkEye readily admit, few if any other sport challenges their score detection technology more than hurling.

After a season’s delay, HawkEye is expected to come into operation at Semple Stadium in time for this year’s Munster championship.

There were only “two or three hours” over the weekend when ground staff were not preparing Semple Stadium for the five games it hosted.

Cutting up of the pitch is the main concern of Semple Stadium custodian David Hanley as he and his team prepare the venue for this weekend’s five championship games in two days.

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan has reiterated Waterford’s satisfaction with Thurles as a Munster hurling final venue, describing Semple Stadium as "the home of hurling".

Two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Cleary believes serious consideration should be given to cementing Semple Stadium as the permanent venue choice on Munster hurling final afternoon.

Waterford manager Derek McGrath welcomed last night’s decision by the Munster Council ‘s Competition Control Committee (CCC) to stage the July 12 Munster SHC final in Semple Stadium.

Next month’s Munster hurling final is expected to be staged in Semple Stadium as Waterford County Board officials last night met with their Tipperary colleagues to iron out an agreement.

TOM SEMPLE’S FIELD

Tipperary 2-22, Kilkenny 1-13: