Waterford hurlers commence their Allianz National league Division 1(B) campaign this afternoon.
Paraic Fanning's charges travel to Semple Stadium to take on Offaly in what was meant to be a home tie for the Déise.
Billy Nolan will make his debut bewteen the posts while there also a first start for Conor Prunty in the half-back line.
Waterford has useful workouts in the recent Munster league against Cork and Clare and will be keen to hit the ground running this afternoon.
Déise captain Noel Connors says that the squad are getting used to Paraic Fanning's style of management.
Connors is the first Passage clubman to skipper the senior hurlers. The WIT lecturer says that it's a huge honour.
Paraic Fanning says it's great to have Stradbally stalwart Michael Walsh back on board for the season ahead.
The action in Thurles is underway at 2pm, and WLR will broadcast the game live thanks to George Corbett Skoda, with commentary team Kieran O' Connor and Dan Shanahan.
Best of Luck to our Senior Hurlers who take on Offaly at 2pm in Thurles in the first round of the Allianz Hurling League!
⚪️🔵#déiseabú #support— Waterford GAA (@WaterfordGAA) January 27, 2019
The Gailltir camogie team are sixty minutes away from Croke Park.
The blue and navy take on St Rynaghs from Offaly in the All Ireland intermediate semi final this afternoon.
Gailltir lost to Eglish by a point in the semi final two years ago and goalkeeper Ciara Jackman says that they want to make up for that disappointment.
Captain Claire Dunne was impressed by St Rynagh's Leinster final win against Young Irelands.
Throw-in at Leahy Park in Cashel is at 2pm.
