By John Harrington Brian Kennedy has had an eventful few months. Last October he married his partner Michelle Graham and a couple of weeks later was man of the match as St. Lachtain’s defeated Windgap in the Kilkenny Junior Hurling Championship Final. He was a key figure too in St.

By John Harrington Watching Shane O’Brien in action for Limerick in last year’s Munster Senior Hurling Final against Clare, it quickly became obvious why he’s nicknamed ‘The Bull’. Though still only a teenager, the strapping 19-year-old made grown men look like boys as he won ball after ball, shrugged off

By John Harrington Sam Callinan will never forget his first night of inter-county training with Mayo. He was just 18 years old when he got the call-up so the nerves were real as he slung his gear-bag over his shoulder and headed out the door. Then came a moment that

By Cian O’Connell Stephen Farrell marvels at how St Lachtain’s campaign has unfolded. Every joyous sporting adventure generates momentum. Hurling peppers the conversations in Freshford, but this is an extra level. The scrutiny, desire, and simple sense of belonging. Sunday’s AIB All-Ireland JHC Final against Russell Rovers at Croke Park