League decider venue decision expected next week

A DECISION on whether the winners of Sunday week’s dead-rubber NHL Division One tie between Galway and Cork will be awarded home advantage for the league decider between the counties on May 1 is unlikely to be made until next week.

Cork and Galway have qualified for the final before the last round of league games are played which means their upcoming league clash in Pearse Stadium is of no consequence.

There have been calls to allow the winners of that game to have home venue for the final in order to ensure a competitive edge to the game on April 18. But it now looks as if any decision will not be made until next week and if the proposal is turned down, Semple Stadium in Thurles looks the most likely venue for the clash.