Michael Cleary: Thurles should be permanent home of Munster final

Two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Cleary believes serious consideration should be given to cementing Semple Stadium as the permanent venue choice on Munster hurling final afternoon.

The Thurles venue will stage the July 12 decider between Tipperary and Waterford after Déise officials earlier this week indicated their preference for the game to be played in Semple Stadium ahead of the neutral Gaelic Grounds.

Former Tipperary hurler Cleary secured only one of his four Munster medals on home turf, but insists no venue compares to Thurles on Munster final afternoon.