All is rosy, Waterford has qualified for their second All Ireland Hurling final in nearly 60 years. The county is on a high; suddenly there is a buzz around, people young and old can put problems to one side because everyone rows in behind the team. People try every avenue possible to get their hands on a ticket for the eagerly anticipated All Ireland Hurling final between Waterford and Galway, A novel pairing.
Yes, it is fantastic that Waterford has got to the final but underneath, the 12 Senior Clubs in Waterford have played a total of 2 championship games dating back to the 23rd of April. So, my club team Passage have trained all summer with no competitive game of note. Although we beat local rivals Ballygunner in a Sargent Cup Final, it’s not the same as championship action. As a member of the Passage panel said to me that" it was awkward to win the competition because it had no significant purpose.