GAA chiefs insist Déise host Munster U-21 final despite ticket demand

MUNSTER Council GAA chiefs last night insisted that tonight’s provincial U21 hurling decider could not be played at a neutral venue, due to a home and away agreement entered into by all counties this year for games outside of senior level.

The unique pairing of Waterford and Clare has sparked a huge demand amongst supporters for tonight’s match which is all-ticket. Waterford’s right to home venue has lead to the game being fixed for Fraher Field in Dungarvan but the 6,750 capacity ground will not be able to meet the massive interest from followers in both counties.

The unavailability of Walsh Park in Waterford city due to ongoing drainage work left Fraher Field as the only viable venue. Munster Council PRO Jim Forbes admitted that there will be fans disappointed at being unable to attend tonight’s showdown.