Munster GAA have warned fans not to bring flares or smoke bombs to this weekend's hurling clashes.
Sunday sees the final round of Munster Senior Hurling Championship matches take place, with Limerick facing Cork, while Tipperary also host Waterford.
Munster GAA say flares and smoke bombs are illegal, adding that anyone found in possession of them will be refused admission to stadiums. They also stated that anyone who ignites them inside grounds will face criminal prosecution by An Garda Síochána.
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They said in a statement: "In advance of Munster Championship Games, and particularly Sunday's Munster Senior Hurling fixture between Limerick and Cork at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Munster GAA and An Garda Síochána wishes to remind supporters of the dangers of igniting flares and smoke bombs within grounds.
"These items are illegal and present a serious safety risk to supporters. Any person caught in possession will be refused admission to the ground by stewards and security staff. It is a criminal offence to ignite a flare in a crowded area and anyone who does so will be subject to ejection from the venue and will face criminal prosecution by An Garda Síochána.
"With an expected attendance of 40,000+ supporters in the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday Munster GAA want to ensure the safest possible atmosphere so that all can enjoy the games."
Munster GAA Operations Manager John Brennan commented: “These devices are extremely dangerous, particularly when used in a confined space, such as a terrace with thousands of fellow supporters present. 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. Munster GAA ask that the small number of supporters who do bring these items to our games refrain from doing so."
It's a busy weekend of GAA inter-county action, with three All-Ireland football clashes also taking place on Saturday before a hurling/football double header at Croke Park on Sunday.
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