Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng has named his team for Saturday’s Allianz Division 1 Hurling League Semi-Final clash against Limerick.
Shane Murphy, will shift into the deeper role of full back, replacing the sidelined Mikey Butler while Dicksboro’s Cillian Buckley steps in to fill Mikey Carey’s shoes. In midfield, Jordon Molloy makes a welcomed return, partnering with Cian Kenny to bolster the team’s presence in the middle of the park. Additionally, Martin Keoghan makes way for Billy Ryan in the forward line.
Meanwhile, from a Limerick perspective, the fit-again Sean Finn returns to the starting lineup as full-back. Limerick has declared a very strong line-up with Their starting 15 including Aaron Gillane, Gearoid Hegarty and Cian Lynch. The experienced Declan Hannon, representing Adare, will lead the team from centre half-back.
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As the anticipation builds for the highly anticipated match, fans can tune in to Oisin Langan and two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Walsh, who will be providing live commentary from 4:30 pm on KCLR, thanks to Laharts. Additionally, eight-time All-Ireland winner Aidan Fogarty will offer his pre-match, half-time, and post-match analysis, providing fans with comprehensive coverage and insights throughout the game.
KCLR’s The Kilkenny Hurling Podcast S2 E8: Are Kilkenny improving, can Lyng’s side overcome Limerick, and is Davy Fitzgerald’s intercounty managerial career on the line?
