Management with the Antrim Under-21 hurlers, who are preparing to take on Clare in Saturday’s All Ireland Final, say the controversy surrounding its venue will have no bearing on the game itself.
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The Saffrons were critical of the GAA for opting to stage the match at Semple Stadium, and even threatened a boycott at one point as they wanted it moved to a venue in Ulster.
However, their calls were unsuccessful, and it’s now expected that a relatively small crowd of their supporters will travel to Thurles, even though it’s Antrim’s first ever appearance in an All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Final.
However, selector Neil McManus has told Clare FM that the team itself won’t allow the controversy distract them
