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Fenway Classic becomes the New York Classic for 2019

Kilkenny, Tipperary, 2018 All-Ireland winners Limerick and current Leinster champions Wexford wil...



Fenway Classic becomes the New...
Hurling

Fenway Classic becomes the New York Classic for 2019

Kilkenny, Tipperary, 2018 All-Ireland winners Limerick and current Leinster champions Wexford will play a Super 11s hurling tournament in New York in November.

The series was played at Boston's Fenway Park in the last two years but the 2019 edition will be staged at Citi Field and the competition has been renamed the 'New York Classic'.

The Queens venue is the home of the New York Mets and the Major League Baseball franchise have confirmed the details of the event.

"Hurling, "Ireland's Ancient Warrior Sport" debuts at Citi Field on Saturday, November 16th! Widely believed to be the world's oldest field game, Hurling combines agility, strength and intensity - earning it the reputation as the "fastest game on grass" among its loyal and passionate followers.

"This popular Irish sport will come to Queens with a 4 team tournament in which Limerick will defend its title against three counties: Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wexford.

The New York Hurling Classic will feature the very best and most competitive hurling rivals from Ireland. In addition to the hurling tournament, the event will feature a lively Irish festival complete with music and dancing".

Pre-sale tickets for the GPA backed tournament will be available from Monday August 26th with general sale from the evening of Wednesday the 28th.

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