THE RECENT COLD snap has forced the GAA to switch this weekend’s AIB All-Ireland hurling club semi-finals from Thurles after the pitch at Semple Stadium failed an inspection today.
With forecasts predicting sub-zero temperatures over the coming days, the decision has been taken to move the two games that were supposed to take place as a double header on Saturday.
The game between Portaferry (Down) and Kilmallock (Limerick) has been switched to Cusack Park, Mullingar but will still have a 2pm throw-in.
The second semi-final — featuring Gort (Galway) and Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny) — has been moved to O’Connor Park, Tullamore and will also throw-in at 2pm.
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The Allianz Division III game between Tipperary and Limerick which was due to be played at Semple on Sunday will now take place at 2pm in Templetuohy.
Frozen pitch in Thurles forces club hurling semi-final switch
THE RECENT COLD snap has forced the GAA to switch this weekend’s AIB All-Ireland hurling club semi-finals from Thurles after the pitch at Semple Stadium failed an inspection today.
With forecasts predicting sub-zero temperatures over the coming days, the decision has been taken to move the two games that were supposed to take place as a double header on Saturday.
The game between Portaferry (Down) and Kilmallock (Limerick) has been switched to Cusack Park, Mullingar but will still have a 2pm throw-in.
The second semi-final — featuring Gort (Galway) and Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny) — has been moved to O’Connor Park, Tullamore and will also throw-in at 2pm.
The Allianz Division III game between Tipperary and Limerick which was due to be played at Semple on Sunday will now take place at 2pm in Templetuohy.
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