Munster Championship 2005 dates decided

The dates and venues for the 2005 Munster hurling and football championships have been announced, following a meeting of the Munster Council.

In hurling, Limerick and Tipperary play out their first round battle in Thurles on May 15, and the winners will meet Clare in the semi-final on June 5. A venue will be decided in the weeks preceding the game.