Gleeson poised for return to Déise hurling panel
Austin Gleeson to return to senior hurling panel. Photo: INPHO
Former Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson is set to return to the Waterford senior hurling panel in the coming days.
The Mount Sion man had earlier this year been reported to have temporarily opted out of the panel for 2026, having needed to assess options due to a number of injury setbacks.
As reported by the Irish Examiner, Gleeson is nearing a return to fitness and is in contention to be part of the panel for the Déise’s final game of their Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A campaign against Tipperary at Walsh Park on Sunday March 8th.
The 30-year-old made four appearances for his county in 2025 - all of which came as a substitute.
Having made his senior inter-county debut in March 2014, Gleeson is nearing a century in white and blue.
Gleeson showed glimpses of his brilliant best in the 2025 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship, spearheading Mount Sion’s challenge as they reached the county final, before being cast aside by eventual All-Ireland champions Ballygunner.
