From Ballyhale to Windgap and beyond there was no shortage of Kilkenny hurling fans at the recent Guinness hurling supporters night in Langton House Hotel, Kilkenny.
Christy Heffernan, Liam Fennelly and Willie O’Connor took to the stage at 8pm and were well received by the 250 strong audience. MC, Today FM’s Paul Collins was in flying form and it was evident from the get go there was much fun and banter to follow.
The night ran similar to a “championship” preview format, where the panel analysed previous GAA hurling championship games and discussed upcoming fixtures. There were a few stories from the dressing room and team bus thrown in for good measure.
The former Kilkenny greats enjoyed debating the issues, young and old, which formed the platform from the arrival of manager Brian Cody and current players JJ Delaney and Derek Lyng.
Cody spoke with great admiration of his current panel of players and his hopes for the four in a row, a sentiment thunderously echoed by the 250 hopeful Kilkenny supporters.
