Lawlor makes Waterford debut

WATERFORD MANAGER David Fitzgerald names one debutant in the side to take on Clare in Monday’s Munster hurling semi-final in …

WATERFORD MANAGER David Fitzgerald names one debutant in the side to take on Clare in Monday’s Munster hurling semi-final in Thurles. Liam Lawlor comes in at full back for his first championship appearance. Maurice Shanahan, a regular replacement in his rookie season last year, makes his first start.

WATERFORD (SHC v Clare):C Hennessy; E Murphy, L Lawlor, N Connors; T Browne, M Walsh, J Nagle; S O'Sullivan, R Foley; D Shanahan, K Moran, S Molumphy; J Mullane, E Kelly, M Shanahan.

CLARE:D Tuohy; P Vaughan, C Dillon, C Cooney; B Bugler, D McMahon, P Donnellan; B O'Connell, N O'Connell; S Collins, J Conlon, J Clancy; F Lynch, D Honan, C Ryan.

TOMORROW IS a special day for all GAA followers in Wexford when they mark the centenary of the county’s first All-Ireland hurling title. Castlebridge’s victory will be re-enacted in Hollymount, Castlebridge when the Bold Shelmaliers take on near-neighbours Blackwater in full 1910 playing gear and under 1910 hurling rules.

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South East Radio’s Liam Spratt will commentate, with special appearances by, among others, Wexford’s 1996 All-Ireland medallists Damian Fitzhenry, Tom Dempsey, George O’Connor, Billy Byrne and Ger Cushe.