MUNSTER GAA chiefs have ignored calls for Clare to have home advantage for their provincial final encounter with Kerry and fixed the game for Limerick.
The Munster GAA Competitions Control Committee made the decision tonight with the tie set to take place at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, May 7 (4pm).
Clare defeated Limerick at the weekend in the Gaelic Grounds so have recent experience of the venue.
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But playing the Kerry decider at Cusack Park, Ennis, where they have already disposed of Cork this year, would have been a huge benefit to Colm Collins’ side.
Kerry eased to a resounding win over Tipperary in the other semi-final, staged over the weekend.
Speaking earlier in the week, Clare's Ikem Ugwueru said: “If it was on in Cusack Park, you probably would fill out that stadium and the atmosphere would be class.
“It would just make a good day out of it. And obviously home advantage would be class for us, coming against Kerry. It would be nice to play them down in the Park.
“But look, wherever it’s played, we don’t mind. We’re just going to have our minds focused on the game."
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