Yet one proof of proximity is the amount of Kikenny natives who have managed Carlow clubs. St Mullins and Mount Leinster Rangers were too far ahead at the time. And of course Brendan has done more brilliant work in recent seasons in Carlow, with Mount Leinster Rangers. Last year, he saw familiarity scuff competitiveness: “The four senior clubs all played each other once in a round robin. That season, still the benchmark for club hurling, remains an inspiration to all aspiring teams from non-traditional spots.

Source: Irish Examiner May 18, 2019 05:26 UTC