Munster hurling attendances up

An increase in hurling attendances at senior and U21 level saw a €500,000-plus bump in the finances of the Munster Council last year.

The province enjoyed a €508,995 improvement in gate receipts last year from 2013, the senior hurling championship, which included a replay, showing a impressive €714,119 increase.

The U21 hurling competition saw a rise of over €100,000 from 2013, although there were equivalent drops of €281,639 for senior football and €16,779 for combined minor championships.