Concerns raised about state of pitches ahead of Leagues

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Concerns have been raised about the state of pitches heading into the hurling and football leagues.

It follows a weekend of postponed fixtures across the country after weeks of bad weather.

The National Leagues in both codes start 3 weeks earlier this year than in previous years – with Tipp travelling to Cusack Park in Ennis in the hurling, and travelling to Pairc Ui Chaoimh to take on Cork in the football tie this weekend.

Following Tipp’s game against the rebels, Kilkenny’s hurlers take on Cork at the same venue.

The condition of the pitch Leeside has been known to deteriorate in bad weather, and Tipp FM Analyst Tom McGrath says he wouldn’t be surprised if one of the games were moved…