*Clare defender Evan Crimmins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill
FIXTURE details have been confirmed for the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor hurling final between Clare and Waterford.
Ger O’Connell’s Clare will face Waterford for the second time this year with FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles to host the decider on Saturday June 28th at 17:15.
Clare booked their passage to a second All-Ireland minor final in three years with a 0-27 1-22 victory over Munster champions Cork on Sunday afternoon while Waterford accounted for Leinster champions Kilkenny on Saturday in Wexford Park on a score of 2-21 2-18.
Waterford GAA were first to announce the fixture details with tickets yet to go on sale for the All-Ireland final.
It will be Clare’s third outing in Thurles this season after defeating Galway and Cork in the knockout stages of the All-Ireland series with James O’Connor’s also making a third trip to the famed Tipperary venue after overcoming the Premier County in the Munster championship before losing to Cork in the provincial final.