Paddy Joe Ryan pledges to slash Waterford debt by €100,000

Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan has vowed to slash the Waterford County Board debt by €100,000 this year — and he believes Derek McGrath’s senior hurlers can be crowned All-Ireland champions in September.

Déise chiefs are currently €130,000 in the red but Ryan is confident he can bring that figure down to just €30,000 by the end of the year.

Contesting a replay against Clare on Sunday will assist Waterford’s Allianz Hurling League pot and a strong summer campaign would represent another significant boost.