Cork could host old rivals Tipperary in stadium opener

The re-opening of Páirc Uí Chaoimh could well be marked by the Munster SHC meeting of Cork and Tipperary after the two counties were once more drawn against each other at the quarter-final stage.

Cork travelled to Thurles this May where the home side recorded a nine-point win and if the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh has been completed by the time next summer’s championship swings into action, then the Tipperary hurlers will open the defence of their Munster and All-Ireland titles on Leeside.