Déise do the damage early to delight Ryan

An odd game in Fraher Field yesterday, Dublin arriving with half an eye on their upcoming Division 1A relegation play-off, and Waterford wary of involvement in same.

The home side took matters into their own hands by carving out a good four-point win, consigning Galway and Dublin to the game deciding who drops to Division 1B.

Waterford boss Michael Ryan, who had Ken McGrath and Sean Cullinane replacing Nicky Cashin and Br. Philip Ryan as selectors last week, was happy to put relegation worries behind him and look ahead to the Munster championship clash with Clare.