Ryan not sidetracked by Déise venue row

Waterford hurling boss Michael Ryan last night dismissed suggestions that his team would be distracted by the ongoing controversy over the Munster SHC final venue.

Waterford GAA officials were unhappy with Munster Council chairman Sean Walsh’s detailed account of the meeting which dealt with the Déise county’s attempt to switch venues.

Last night Ryan said: “We haven’t talked about it. We’re not going to talk about it.