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AUDIO: Douglas & Bandon Preview SHC Openers

Saturday, 6 May 2017 15:16

Sunday afternoon presents six more fixtures in the 2017 Senior Hurling County Championship.

See below for full fixture details, while we hear from two Clubs with big ambitions in 2017.

Bandon make their Senior Championship bow after winning the Premier Intermediate Final last year, it marks a return to the top grade having last played there in 1980.

Lisa Lawlor spoke to their Captain Darren Crowley about their opening game against Muskerry and hopes for this year.

 

Douglas have been installed as one of the Championship favourites ahead of the competition getting underway.

They were beaten by 3-in-a-row chasing Glen Rovers in the semi finals last year.

Douglas Forward Mark O'Connor speaks to Lisa about two big additions to their panel this year and the favourites tag.

Click PLAY below to hear both Champioship Previews.

 

Sunday's Senior Hurling Championship Fixtures;


16:30    CIT v Douglas    Round 1 - Pairc Ui Rinn

18:15    U.C.C v Carrigdhoun    Round 1 - Pairc Ui Rinn

14:15    Avondhu v Carbery    Round 1 - Coachford

16:00    Ballyhea v Newcestown    Round 1 - Coachford    

15:30    Bandon v Muskerry    Preliminary Round - Brinny

15:30    Duhallow v Youghal    Round 1 - Fermoy     


We'll have updates on these games across the afternoon, with a round up including post match reaction on The Big Red Bench from 6pm.

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