Cunningham reveals Déise looking to host Munster clash with Rebels

Waterford are seeking to host their first Munster senior hurling championship game in 11 years against Cork next May.

After undertaking an extensive upgrade of Walsh Park, chairman Tom Cunningham revealed to delegates at last night’s county board meeting that they have sent a letter to the Munster Council requesting a home and away arrangement with the other participating counties from 2014.

Renovation work to the city ground is due to be completed in three weeks and will raise the capacity to 17,000. Provincial officials are set to visit Walsh Park today. A decision on the venue for the Waterford and Cork quarter-final is likely to be made by the council on November 21. Walsh Park last hosted a Munster championship tie in 2003 when Kerry offered the opposition.