Ed Sheeran gig to move Cork's Munster SHC clash with Clare out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Páirc Uí Rinn, which currently has a capacity of 11,400, is the favoured alternative for Cork although the possibility of a neutral venue for the game, possibly Semple Stadium, has not yet been ruled out

As a result of the Ed Sheeran concerts taking place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on April 28 and 29, the pitch is not expected to be ready in time for the round 4 match against Clare, which is due to take place on the second weekend in May. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Páirc Uí Rinn is in line to stage Cork’s penultimate Munster Senior Hurling Championship game next May.

As a result of the Ed Sheeran concerts taking place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on April 28 and 29, the pitch is not expected to be ready in time for the round 4 match against Clare, which is due to take place on the second weekend in May.