Munster SHC attendance could surpass last year's record total

Cork host Waterford in a huge clash this Sunday while Clare take on Limerick.

A general view of the action as Cork supporters react during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4 match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

A combined crowd of 60,000 at this weekend’s final round games in the Munster senior hurling championship in Cork and Limerick will see it surpass last year’s record total for the round stages.

A total of 270,750 took in the 10 round fixtures last year before another 45,148 attended the Limerick-Clare Munster final.