Waterford and Tipperary called off due to bereavement
Sunday's Division 1A Hurling match between Waterford and Tipperary at Walsh Park has been postponed due to a bereavement.The game has been called off following the death of Benny Kiely, father of Waterford forward Michael Kiely, last night.The fixture is set to be rescheduled for next weekend, with details of the rearranged game to be confirmed in due course.A Waterford GAA statement read: “Waterford GAA extends our deepest condolences to Waterford senior hurler Michael Kiely on the passing of his father Benny.“Our thoughts are with all the Kiely family, especially Benny’s wife Dolores and sons Jack & Michael, and all involved with the Abbeyside Ballinacourty club.“As a mark of respect, tomorrow’s Allianz League hurling fixture v Tipperary has been postponed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”Tipperary GAA passed on their own sympathies to the Kiely family."Tipperary GAA and the Tipperary Senior Hurlers extend their sincere sympathies to the Kiely family on Benny's passing."Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."Want to see more of the stories you love from the Irish Mirror? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Irish Mirror as a preferred source, simply click here.
