The schedule of events for Floodlights Opening Night in Wexford Park has been released ahead of Kilkenny’s Walsh Cup clash with gates opening at half 3.
Wexford still has a chance to secure a place in The Walsh Cup final but they do need to secure a high-margin victory over Kilkenny. The Cats meanwhile are coming off the back of two victories over Offaly and Laois, helping their scoring difference, particularly in the Laois game. While Derek Lyng has certainly talked about using the pre-season tournament to give players the opportunity to showcase themselves, he has also previously alluded to a desire to win the competition outright.
See also: “We want to win, that is the whole point of it.” – Derek Lyng ahead of Laois encounter
Check out the running order for Saturday’s showdown below:
3.30 PM Gates open
4.00 PM Wexford CBS v Good Counsel (Schools final)
4.25 PM Official turning on of lights
5.10 PM Light show
5.15 PM Music from Corner Boy
5.45 PM Firework Display
6.00 PM Wexford v Kilkenny
The schedule of events for Floodlights Opening Night in @ChadwicksIE Wexford Park. It promises to be a great occasion!
— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) January 18, 2023
Supporters are advised to please arrive early, park responsibly, and respect our neighbours. pic.twitter.com/n0UXdVgiNy
There will be a packed crowd in attendance, with the Wexford fans coming out in their droves to show their support for Daragh Egan’s side and the new renovations. With that in mind traveling Kilkenny fans will want to arrive early to secure parking with the main spots highlighted below.
- Clonard Road
- Clonard Church
- Corish Park
- Whiterock View
- Summerhill Road
If you can’t make the game, fear not, you’ll be able to catch all of Kilkenny’s games live on KCLR this season.
KCLR is the only place where you can hear full live commentaries of all of Kilkenny’s Walsh Cup, Allianz National Hurling League, Leinster championship and All-Ireland series games in 2023.
