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Shane Bennett set to return to Déise senior set-up

Shane Bennett set to return to Déise senior set-up

Shane Bennett could be set to return to the Waterford senior hurling set-up.

The Irish Examiner reports that the Ballysaggart man has been in touch with manager Liam Cahill.

Shane Bennett stepped away from the panel in late 2019 however the now 24-year-old is expected to link up with his brothers Kieran and Stephen for the upcoming season.

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In 2016 he was nominated for the Young Hurler of the Year award and was part of the All Ireland winning Under-21 team alongside his brother Stephen. Shane scored a goal in the Final win over Galway at Semple Stadium.

Waterford reached the All-Ireland SHC Final last month, losing out to a superior Limerick outfit by eleven points, the Déise are due to commence their Allianz NHL campaign in late February.

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