Colin Fennelly has often been accused of performance-inconsistency in the past.

Ballyhale Shamrocks weren’t supposed to make it out of Kilkenny, never mind Leinster, this year.

Ballyhale are an incredible club, a rural parish with a big ability to regenerate quickly, says Anthony Daly.

A smooth cruise to the All-Ireland club hurling title for experienced Ballyhale in Croke Park, as Kilmallock failed to fire.

Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny) v Kilmallock (Limerick) Today: Croke Park, 2pm TV: TG4