Limerick's Gaelic Grounds to host Munster hurling final

Limerick’s home ground was put forward as an alternative by Clare officials and their management team who were keen to avoid going to Cork

HOME COMFORTS: Cathal O'Neill celebrates with supporters after Sunday's win over Cork. 

TUS Gaelic Grounds is set to host the highly anticipated Clare-Limerick Munster SHC final on Sunday week following a request from the Clare County Board.

Páirc Uí Chaoimh was in line to stage the game until an eleventh-hour intervention from Clare, who had initially expressed support for the game being held in Thurles as was the case for the counties’ thrilling extra-time decider last year.