Galway hurling chief ‘disgusted’ by final venue ruling

GALWAY hurling board chiefs and high ranking GAA officials are on a collision course over the venue for Saturday’s Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U21HC final.

GAA President Christy Cooney yesterday insisted that the tie – between Galway and Tipperary – will be played at Semple Stadium despite repeated requests from the Tribesmen for a neutral venue.

Cooney said the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) remained steadfast in their decision to play the game in Thurles.