Thurles expected to host league finals

Semple Stadium, Thurles is expected to host both the Division 1 and 2 Allianz National Hurling league finals on May 2 after GAA President Christy Cooney confirmed that Division 1 table toppers would not be handed home advantage.

It had been widely speculated that Division 1 finalists Cork and Galway would toss a coin to see who would host the final, with Páirc Uí Chaoímh or Pearse Stadium set to be the venue.