Pairc Ui Chaoimh holds happy memories for Waterford selector Dan Shanahan and, starting tomorrow, he's hoping they can create new ones in the recently unveiled state-of-the-art grounds.

The Deise will do battle with neighbours Wexford in the revamped stadium with a place in the last four of the All-Ireland SHC up for grabs.

"I know it's not ideal for people from both Wexford and Waterford, all having to take the same road to Cork this Sunday, but I don't think it'll put people off at all. If anything I'd expect the place to be jammed," he pointed out to The Irish Examiner.

"We went up for a look last week and it was fantastic, I have to say that. There's huge credit due to everyone in Cork for producing such a magnificent stadium.

"I loved playing there myself - not the dressing-rooms, as such, they were a bit tight to say the least - but there was always a fantastic atmosphere if you had a good crowd in the stadium.

"It felt like a bowl, the way the noise would roll in over you. Even running out through the tunnel, out through the supporters, that was special. Though I'm glad we won't be doing that this weekend."

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