Semple Stadium groundsman ready to welcome sell-out Munster final

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

Ahead of today’s Munster hurling final, one of the most important men in this fixture talks about the lead up to the biggest day in his calendar.

Head groundsman at Semple Stadium, David Hanley, has been putting the finishing touches to the already immaculate surface in Thurles which was named 2017 pitch of the year earlier this week.