No general ticket sale for Munster hurling final
Limerick play Cork in the Munster decider at the Gaelic Grounds at 6pm on 7 June.
It has been confirmed that due to high demand, there will be no public sale of tickets via Ticketmaster, Centra or Supervalu outlets.
Season ticket holders from Limerick and Cork will receive their tickets through the normal channels.
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Last year, Limerick claimed the Munter title for an historic sixth time in a row, while Cork were last crowned Munster champions in 2018.
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'To run it back for the IBF world title — and to do it such an iconic stadium in Belfast, in front of my own people — is something I've dreamed of my whole life. This isn't just a rematch. It's my chance to silence the doubters and prove I'm the best welterweight in the world. 'I know exactly what I need to do and on fight night, I'm leaving with that world title.' Advertisement Crocker attacks Donovan's body. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO That the bout is being staged at Windsor Park is additionally significant for Crocker in that he grew up near the stadium and is a lifelong fan of Linfield FC, who play their home games at the ground. Crocker was a special guest of Linfield's for their all-Irish Champions League qualifier second leg against League of Ireland champions Shelbourne at the stadium last week. 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- Irish Examiner
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