Munster Council has asked fans not to bring flares or smoke bombs to Sunday's Munster senior hurling final.

Ahead of the meeting of Cork and Clare at Semple Stadium, Munster GAA and Thurles Gardai have released a statement warning supporters bringing pyrotechnic devices into the ground that they will be ejected and may face arrest.

"These devices are extremely dangerous, particularly when used in a confined space, such as a terrace with thousands of fellow supporters present," says John Brennan, Munster GAA Operations Manager. "Flares can burn at a very high temperature and present a serious safety risk to those holding them and to those in the general vicinity, especially young children.

"Smoke bombs also burn at high temperatures and can be dangerous for those with asthma or breathing difficulties. These items are not designed for use in confined spaces and it is against ground regulations to enter the stadium and set them off.

"We want all supporters to enjoy the occasion in Thurles on Sunday and we ask the very small number of supporters who bring these items to games to refrain from doing so."

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