Wexford hurlers cancel trip to Thailand

WEXFORD hurlers' 10-day holiday in Thailand has been cancelled in the aftermath of last weekend's earthquake, which has resulted in the loss of more than 80,000 lives.

The Leinster champions were due to fly from Dublin to the Thai resort of Phuket on January 9, but yesterday county board chairman Sean Quirke confirmed that the holiday has been cancelled.

All travel and hotel arrangements had been completed but now frantic efforts are being made to find an alternative destination for the 40-strong party, which includes Mr Quirke and other board officials.