GAA to allow extra water carriers as temperatures rise for hurling final

Meanwhile the GAA will make a final decision on Friday about using HawkEye for the final

Not so sharp: The scoreboards indicates a 'NÍL' during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final match between Derry and Galway when a Shane Walsh point was initially allowed, then disallowed and was again awarded following a review of HawkEye at half time. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

The GAA will allow an additional water carrier and permit water bottles to be placed around the pitch for Sunday’s All-Ireland senior hurling final.

With temperatures in Croke Park expected to reach at least 25 degrees by 3.30pm throw-in, the Central Competitions Control Committee are taking extra measures to ensure player safety.