Bush visit fails to derail qualifiers

EVEN the travel arrangements of the most powerful man in the world will not infringe on the timing of the Guinness All-Ireland SHC qualifiers.

Gardaí yesterday gave the go ahead for Páirc na nGael in Limerick to host a potential double header on June 26, the day that George W. Bush departs from Shannon in the midst of one of the largest security operations ever in the State.

Limerick will play Tipperary at 7.30pm having won a toss for choice of home venue while Clare may be in action at the venue two hours earlier if Laois beat Westmeath this weekend.