AUSTIN GLEESON HAS been included in the Waterford match day panel for their Munster SHC opener against Clare on Sunday at Cusack Park [throw-in, 2pm], while Tony Kelly is set to start for Brian Lohan’s side.
Gleeson returned to training with Peter Queally’s side recently and has been named on the bench this weekend as Waterford begin their latest bid to qualify out of the Munster round-robin series.
Mark Fitzgerald captains the side at full-back while Calum Lyons, Paddy Leavey and Shane Bennett slot into the half-back line.
Jamie Barron and Stephen Bennett are along the half-forward line while Dessie Hutchinson joins Seán Walsh and Michael Kiely in the full-forward line.
Kelly was not part of the Clare panel for their Division 1B final against Dublin, but has been named to start at midfield alongside Darragh Lohan.
Adam Hogan also returns to slot in at corner-back while Mark Rodgers has been selected at full-forward despite picking up an ankle injury in that victory over Dublin at the Gaelic Grounds.
Shane O’Donnell is named among the subsititutes.
🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Peter Queally and his management have announced the team to face Clare in Sundays Munster Championship opener.
Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
🗓️Sunday 19th April @ 2PM 🏟️Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis 🥎 Waterford v Clare
Meanwhile, the Galway team has also been announced for their opening tie in the Leinster SHC round-robin series against Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium on Saturday [throw-in, 4.30pm].
Darren Morrissey captains Micheál Donoghue’s side from corner-back while the Mannion brothers Pádraic and Cathal continue to bring experience to the starting team.
After impressive league campaigns, Aaron Niland and Jason Rabbitte have been included in the inside forward line where they will join Conor Whelan.
Kilkenny have announced their starting side with TJ Reid captaining the team from full-forward alongside clubmate Eoin Cody and All-Star Mossy Keoghan.
Aidan Tallis gets the nod in goal, while Paddy Deegan is named at left corner-back.
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Waterford
1. Billy Nolan [Roanmore]
2. Ian Kenny [Ballygunner], 3. Mark Fitzgerald [Passage], 4. Aaron O’Neill [Ballygunner]
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Austin Gleeson in Waterford panel for Munster opener as Kelly leads Clare charge
AUSTIN GLEESON HAS been included in the Waterford match day panel for their Munster SHC opener against Clare on Sunday at Cusack Park [throw-in, 2pm], while Tony Kelly is set to start for Brian Lohan’s side.
Gleeson returned to training with Peter Queally’s side recently and has been named on the bench this weekend as Waterford begin their latest bid to qualify out of the Munster round-robin series.
Mark Fitzgerald captains the side at full-back while Calum Lyons, Paddy Leavey and Shane Bennett slot into the half-back line.
Jamie Barron and Stephen Bennett are along the half-forward line while Dessie Hutchinson joins Seán Walsh and Michael Kiely in the full-forward line.
Kelly was not part of the Clare panel for their Division 1B final against Dublin, but has been named to start at midfield alongside Darragh Lohan.
Adam Hogan also returns to slot in at corner-back while Mark Rodgers has been selected at full-forward despite picking up an ankle injury in that victory over Dublin at the Gaelic Grounds.
Shane O’Donnell is named among the subsititutes.
Meanwhile, the Galway team has also been announced for their opening tie in the Leinster SHC round-robin series against Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium on Saturday [throw-in, 4.30pm].
Darren Morrissey captains Micheál Donoghue’s side from corner-back while the Mannion brothers Pádraic and Cathal continue to bring experience to the starting team.
After impressive league campaigns, Aaron Niland and Jason Rabbitte have been included in the inside forward line where they will join Conor Whelan.
Kilkenny have announced their starting side with TJ Reid captaining the team from full-forward alongside clubmate Eoin Cody and All-Star Mossy Keoghan.
Aidan Tallis gets the nod in goal, while Paddy Deegan is named at left corner-back.
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Waterford
1. Billy Nolan [Roanmore]
2. Ian Kenny [Ballygunner], 3. Mark Fitzgerald [Passage], 4. Aaron O’Neill [Ballygunner]
5. Calum Lyons [Ballyduff Lower], 6. Paddy Leavey [Ballygunner], 7. Shane Bennett [Ballysaggart]
8. Darragh Lyons [Dungarvan], 9. Jack Prendergast [Lismore]
10. Jack Fagan [De La Salle], 11. Stephen Bennett [Ballysaggart], Jamie Barron [Fourmilewater]
13. Dessie Hutchinson [Ballygunner], 14. Seán Walsh [Fourmilewater], Michael Kiely [Abbeyside/Ballinacourty]
Subs:
Clare
1. Éibhear Quilligan (Feakle)
2. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones na Sionna), 3. Conor Cleary (Kilmaley), 4. Adam Hogan (Feakle)
5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe), 6. Niall O’Farrell (Broadford), 7. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
8. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones na Sionna), 9. Tony Kelly (C) (Ballyea)
10. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin), 11. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin), 12. Sean Rynne (Inagh-Kilnamona)
13. Shane Meehan (Banner), 14. Mark Rodgers (Scariff), 15. David Reidy (Éire Óg, Inis)
Subs:
Galway
1. Darach Fahy [Ardrahan]
2. Ronan Glennon [Mullagh], 3. Cillian Trayers [Turloughmore], 4. Darren Morrissey [Sarsfields]
5. Pádraic Mannion [Ahascragh Fohenagh], 6. Daithí Burke [Turloughmore], 7. Gavin Lee [Clarinbridge]
8. Cian Daniels [Tommy Larkins], 9. Tiernan Killeen [Loughrea]
10. Rory Burke [Oranmore-Maree], 11. Cathal Mannion [Ahascragh Fohenagh], 12. John Fleming [Meelick Eyrecourt]
13. Jason Rabbitte [Athenry], 14. Conor Whelan [Kinvara], 15. Aaron Niland [Clarinbridge]
Subs:
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Kilkenny
1. Aidan Tallis (Lisdowney)
2. Mikey Butler (O’Loughlin Gaels), 3. Mike Carey (Young Irelands), 4. Paddy Deegan (O’Loughlin Gaels)
5. David Blanchfield (Bennettsbridge), 6. Darragh Corcoran (Shamrocks Ballyhale), 7. Richie Reid (Shamrocks Ballyhale)
8. Cian Kenny (James Stephens), 9. Jordan Molloy (O’Loughlin Gaels)
10. Liam Moore (Dicksboro), 11. John Donnelly (Thomastown), 12. Tom Phelan (Conahy Shamrocks)
13. Mossy Keoghan (Tullaroan), 14. TJ Reid (Shamrocks Ballyhale – captain), 15. Eoin Cody (Shamrocks Ballyhale)
Subs
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