Dubs’ delight at Croker league final venue

DUBLIN’S qualification for the Allianz Hurling League final has persuaded GAA officials to hold this year’s showdown in Croke Park, for what will be only the second time in 20 years that the spring hurling showpiece is played at headquarters.

Dubs’ delight at Croker league final venue
Tue, 19 Apr, 2011 - 01:00
Fintan O’Toole

Anthony Daly’s side will face Kilkenny at the Jones Road venue on Sunday week at 4pm in the first hurling league decider to be held there since Kilkenny defeated Tipperary in the 2003 final. Semple Stadium has been the venue of choice in recent times for the league hurling finals yet the Thurles venue has not been selected on this occasion.

The curtain-raiser in Croke Park will be the All-Ireland U21 football final meeting of Galway and Cavan (2pm).

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