Former Hurlers of the Year Cian Lynch and Tony Kelly 'grateful' to be back on the pitch

The fixture had hung in the balance until last night's confirmation that despite the country's imminent move to Level 5 coronavirus restrictions, inter-county games will still be able to go ahead

Limerick hurler and Littlewoods Ireland ambassador Cian Lynch pictured in his hometown of Patrickswell, Co. Limerick at the launch of the Littlewoods Ireland 2020 'Style Meets Substance' campaign. Littlewoods Ireland are returning for the fourth year running top-tier sponsor of the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Former Hurler of the Year recipients Tony Kelly and Cian Lynch have admitted they are "grateful" to get the opportunity to face each other next weekend.

Kelly's Clare will travel by car to face Lynch's Limerick in Thurles in the Munster quarter-finals on Sunday, a game that will double up as the Allianz League final.