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Double trouble for rivals as All-Ireland champions Ballygunner press ahead with second team in Waterford SHC

The All-Ireland senior hurling club champions have not discussed the matter with the Waterford County Board since before Christmas as the club wanted to focus on their All-Ireland pursuit.
Double trouble for rivals as All-Ireland champions Ballygunner press ahead with second team in Waterford SHC

COMING AT YA: All-Ireland club hurling champions Ballygunner are set to enter two teams in the 2026 Waterford SHC. Pic: Piaras Ă“ MĂ­dheach/Sportsfile

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 - 15:54
John Fogarty

ALL-IRELAND club champions Ballygunner will have a second team in this year’s Waterford senior hurling championship.

Although there is some reluctance in the club, well-placed sources have confirmed they will have two representative teams in the competition.

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