Munster GAA curtain-raisers confirmed with Camogie/LGFA
By Shane Brophy
Following a meeting of the Munster GAA CCC on Wednesday last, a total of six curtain-raisers (4 with Munster Camogie, 2 with Munster LGFA) were confirmed to be played in advance of games in the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling and Senior Football Championship.
Tipperary will be involved in three of the double-headers, and it could be as many as five if the senior camogie and ladies footballers reach the provincial finals.
“I am delighted that we are in a position to facilitate the playing of Camogie and Ladies Football matches as curtain-raisers for a number of our games in the coming weeks,” said Munster GAA Chairman Ger Ryan said.
“The relationship between the Munster GAA, Munster Camogie and Munster LGFA has grown stronger each year and given the groundswell of opinion that there should be more cooperation between our respective bodies, bringing our games together where possible is a logical progression to a more seamless future for all players.”
Reacting to the news, Munster Camogie Chairperson Ger Browne said: ”All in Munster Camogie are delighted with the exposure which this decision will bring to the Senior Camogie inter-county teams in the Province. We look forward to a number of excellent Camogie games to whet the appetite in advance of the respective matches in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Thanks to Munster GAA for their help and assistance in making this happen”
Munster LGFA President Robbie Smyth on the confirmation of the curtain-raisers in the coming weeks said: “The Munster Senior Football Final is one of the most important days in the GAA calendar in the province and we in Munster LGFA are delighted that our Munster Senior Ladies Football Final will now act as the curtain-raiser to this showpiece event. Comhghairdeas to all involved with Munster GAA and Munster LGFA for making this a reality.”
Double Headers
Sunday April 17th at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Senior Camogie Semi-Final: Cork v Waterford at 2.00pm
Senior Hurling Championship Round 1: Cork v Limerick at 4.00pm
Saturday April 23rd at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Senior Camogie Quarter Final: Tipperary v Limerick at 5.00pm
Senior Hurling Championship Round 2: Limerick v Waterford at 7.00pm
Sunday May 1st at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles
Senior Camogie Semi-Final: Clare v Limerick/Tipp at 12 noon
Senior Hurling Championship Round 3: Cork v Clare at 2.00pm
Saturday May 7th at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney
Senior Ladies Football Semi-Final: Tipperary v Kerry at 3:30pm
Senior Football Championship Semi-Final: Cork v Kerry at 6pm
Sunday May 8th at the TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick
Senior Camogie Final at 12 noon; Clare/Limerick/Tipp v Cork/Waterford at 12 noon
Senior Hurling Championship Round 3: Limerick v Tipperary at 2.00pm
Saturday May 28th (venue TBC)
Senior Ladies Gaelic Football Final at 12:30pm
Senior Football Championship Final at 3.00pm