WATCH: Plans for big screen in Limerick town for All-Ireland final revealed

A BIG SCREEN is expected to be erected in Newcastle West to allow fans watch Limerick's bid for four All-Ireland titles in a row.

Talks are at an advanced stage with a view to hosting a watch party at The Square in the county town, with a giant screen put up in front of Desmond Castle.

If it happens, it'll be the first time since the hurlers' breakthrough win in 2018 that the area will have hosted a big screen.

Limerick Live understands that the local authority will support the initiative with funding following an intervention from councillor Michael Collins, who is based in Newcastle West.

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It would be a huge boost. We've got a huge problem with trying to secure tickets so this will be an opportunity for people to come and have a fun day, congregate in the town, spend a bit of money in the town, which is vitally important," he said.

The 2018 big screen event was a "huge success", Cllr Collins said, "I think we had in excess of 2,000 people in The Square itself. It was a good atmosphere and a good fun day. I'm sure that will be replicated."

He confirmed there have been talks with council, and more will be announced in the days to come.