The year was 1924, and the circumstances surrounding the 1924 Waterford County Hurling Final were contentious, to say the least!
On the field were reigning champions, Dungarvan, and city side T.F. Meaghers when the Gentle County showpiece pairing came into doubt
A Contentious Objection in the Waterford Hurling Final
Erin’s Own made a Rule 11 objection, concerning a player who lined-out for Meaghers.
The case centred around Meaghers’ John Purcell and the complications concerning his address and residencies during a turbulent time in Irish history.
How would the decision then taken in the committee room of the Eastern Board impact the game on the pitch?
Cian Manning brings the age old Waterford/Kilkenny boundary into question, and teeth, skin, hair and nails were flying in studio.
Play to listen back in full to the politics of Waterford Hurling in 1924.
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