Teething problems may force delay of Hawkeye’s debut in Thurles

There are increasing doubts that the HawkEye score detection system will be ready for the Munster SHC quarter-final between Clare and Limerick in Thurles on May 24.

The technology had been pencilled in for the game after recent tests were conducted at Semple Stadium . They followed feasibility studies earlier in the year. Construction work has also been done in the corner of the Kinane (Old) Stand and Town End to facilitate a big screen under the TV broadcast studio.

HawkEye was last week expected to be trialled in a non-live capacity for Sunday’s Division 1 hurling and camogie finals. However, that did not take place and sources have told the Irish Examiner it is now unlikely the system will be in place for the Clare-Limerick clash.