Wounded Déise back to brass tacks of county action

WATERFORD hurling begins the post All-Ireland healing process with a return to domestic championship action this weekend.

Thirteen of the side which featured in the crushing defeat to Kilkenny will play this weekend — defender Eoin Murphy and midfielder Jamie Nagle played with their clubs, Shamrocks and Dungarvan respectively, in the IHC last weekend.

Game of the weekend is today’s clash of champions Ballyduff Upper and Fourmilewater at Fraher Field (4pm). With three points from a possible four, Fourmile’ need a draw to advance to the quarter-finals.