TOMORROW’S DIVISION 1A hurling league meeting of Waterford and Tipperary has been postponed due to a bereavement.

The game, scheduled for Walsh Park, will not be played this weekend following the untimely passing 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.

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.… pic.twitter.com/sVSHUf0UGg

— Waterford GAA (@WaterfordGAA) March 7, 2026

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.” 

Postponed – Allianz Hurling League: Tipperary v Waterford

Please note that tomorrow’s Allianz Hurling League game against Waterford has been postponed following the untimely passing of Benny Kiely, father of Waterford hurler Michael Kiely (Abbeyside Ballinacourty). pic.twitter.com/Ex8zuaB0rX

— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) March 7, 2026

A Tipperary GAA statement read: “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.”

Written by Ciarán Kennedy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here.