Munster “Safety Direct” Co Intermediate Hurling Champions Competition

Once again Newport GAA Club will host a County Intermediate Champions Hurling competition this year following their very successful inaugural event last year which was won by Knockavilla Kickhams. Munster Council granted Newport club permission to run this event as the Premier Intermediate champions now represent the counties in the official Munster competition. All the counties have now completed their 2026 intermediate hurling championships so the first game in the competition takes place this Sun Nov 8th between Waterford champions Ballyduff and Tipperary Champions Arravale Rovers in Lacken Park Newport at 2pm. The Ballyduff team features the Waterford inter county star Calum Lyons whilst Arravale Rovers have their county final-winning star Johnny Ryan who also featured on the Tipperary team during 2026. The referee on Sunday is Johnny Healy (Smith O Briens). The other county champions who are expected to feature over the coming weeks are Knockaderry (Limerick), The Banner Ennis (Clare) and Bandon (Cork). The Newport club are very fortunate to have secured a very generous sponsor in Safety Direct who are Ireland’s leading supplier of Health, Safety and Hygiene products in the workplace.