Waterford keen to build on minor success after finally turning page 

DEISE DREAMERS: Waterford's minor hurlers team celebrate with the Irish Press Cup after their decisive All-Ireland MHC final victory over Clare at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

“This is the starting point for our county,” declared Déise minor manager James O’Connor after masterminding a fresh chapter in the county’s underage fortunes.

Across the 2022, ‘23, and ‘24 seasons, Waterford’s combined minor and U20 championship record read a worrying 21 defeats from 24 outings.