Munster Council hoping Páirc crowd tops 25,000

Crowds of between 20,000 and 25,000 are expected at this Sunday’s Munster SHC first-round games.

Limerick and Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds has a 2pm throw-in, while Cork welcome Clare to Páirc Uí Chaoimh (4pm) for what is the Rebels’ first hurling championship game at the venue since the redevelopment of the stadium.

Munster Council chiefs do not see crowds falling below the 20,000-mark and are quietly optimistic the game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh may exceed 25,000, given the significance of the occasion.