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Déise footballers face Wicklow tonight in opening round of Allianz National Football league

Déise footballers face Wicklow tonight in opening round of Allianz National Football league
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Aaron Beresford, Sean O'Donovan, Sean Whelan-Barrett and Brian Lynch will make their league debuts for the Waterford footballers this evening.

Wicklow visit Fraher Field for the Allianz National League Division 4 opener

Shane Aherne returns to the team at full forward after a four year absence while Tadhg Ó hUallacháin is also back at number seven.

Déise footballer of the year Tommy Prendergast partners Michael Curry at midfield. Brian Looby will captain the side from centre back.

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Déise boss Benji Whelan is glad to have Stradbally's Shane Aherne back on board for 2019.

The action is underway at 7pm, and Gavin Whelan will have updates here on WLR.

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