Walsh Park to host Waterford's home championship games in May and June

The CCC of the Munster Council has confirmed that both Waterford's home games in the Hurling Championship will take place at Walsh Park.

Last year, the Deise were forced to play their 'home' games in Limerick and Thurles with no Waterford venue deemed suitable.

Officers of the Munster Council and Waterford County Board met today to discuss the use of the venue, following confirmation by GAA Health and Safety Consultants that the capacity for both games will be set at 11,000.

Waterford will host Clare on Sunday May 12th and will welcome Limerick on Sunday June 2nd.

Munster Council Chairman, Liam Lenihan said "I am pleased to confirm that Waterford will play their two home games in Walsh Park on May 12th and June 2nd.

"Today's decision confirms that all of the competing counties in the 2019 Munster Senior Hurling Championship will have two home games. We look forward to working with Waterford County Board to ensure the smooth running of both fixtures scheduled at the Waterford City venue".

Waterford County Board Chairman, Paddy Joe Ryan said "We are delighted to be playing our home games in Walsh Park on May 12th and June 2nd. Due to a structural issue at the ground in 2018, which significantly reduced the capacity, we didn't play Senior Hurling Championship games at the ground. However, this issue has since been resolved and the capacity set at 11,000.

"These games will be a big boost for the county and local businesses and we look forward to welcoming the supporters of Clare and Limerick to Waterford City. We are embarking on a redevelopment of the ground, which will bring the capacity to 15,500, including 9,000 seats. "