With Antrim surprised by Westmeath in the Leinster championship preliminary round, then well and truly hammered by Limerick in the All-Ireland qualifiers, it’s time to ask: wherewith Ulster hurling?

WHEN Ballyduff take to the field this Sunday in the Munster IHC final they will be rounding off a memorable year for hurling fans in the Kingdom.

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THE reaction was mixed and emotional in Leinster yesterday as officials digested the plans of provincial secretary Michael Delaney for hurling in the region.