If the old axiom ‘success breeds success’ holds true, then new Galway manager Anthony Cunningham should be on the road to All-Ireland glory.

AT this time of year, most clubs in the country, whatever their grade, are in serious training for their upcoming county championships. But any of those worth their salt are also thinking of All-Ireland finals.

THEY could finally relax in Newtownshandrum and Ballyhale yesterday, their respective provincial titles won, hurling season over for 2009.

THEY are the heirs to a fabulous legacy, Michael and Colin Fennelly, the next generation of a family whose achievements both inside and outside Kilkenny are writ large in GAA folklore.

ALL the excitement of the All-Ireland final put to bed, it’s back to serious club business in Kilkenny and Tipperary this weekend, the senior club championships in both counties at quarter-final stage with one exception.

THAT’S a painful story. I went on playing wing-back, held down the position all through the league of 1986, met Westmeath in the quarter-final when they had a good team — the Kilcoynes, Mick and David.