Munster Council will let counties play pre-Christmas

Munster Council will facilitate the counties who want to play their opening Munster Senior Hurling League or McGrath Cup fixture before Christmas.

The same as Limerick last year, All-Ireland champions Tipperary, who take flight for their team holiday in late December, are expected to play both of their Munster SHL group games, against Clare and Limerick, in the fortnight before Christmas.