Walsh: Munster show must go on

THE retention of the Munster hurling championship is crucial to the continuing development of the GAA in the province insisted vice-chairman Seán Walsh in Limerick last night.

He was responding to recent speculation about the introduction of an open draw in the Liam MacCarthy Cup when he addressed representatives from the various counties at the formal launch of the Council’s ‘Strategic Vision and Action Plan 2009-2015’ in the company of Association President Christy Cooney.

“The message must go out loud and clear that the plan and vision for this province will include the Munster Hurling Championship for the foreseeable future,’’ he stated.