Austin Gleeson returning for Waterford in 2025

And should the 29-year-old return for an 11th inter-county campaign, he fully expects to see Davy Fitzgerald still inside the Waterford dressing-room.

RETURNING FOR WATERFORD: Former Waterford Hurler and Mount Sion GAA player, Austin Gleeson as Pinergy has today announced the switch-on of a new 27.52 kWp solar installation on the roof of Mount Sion GAA Club. This partnership sees Mount Sion GAA Club’s energy needs met by the installation with excess energy being exported to back to the electricity grid to supply the local community in Waterford City. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Austin Gleeson has confirmed his intention to return to the Waterford set-up in 2025.

The 2016 hurler of the year opted out for the current inter-county season to get the “body and mind right”, but time away has reignited the flame and he would “love to go back” next year.