Their graph was expected to dip. After successive All-Ireland final defeats, managerial resignations and the departure of two of their most experienced players, Kilkenny camogie was set to return to the chasing pack in 2015.

Kilkenny survived a late Wexford rally to advance from their Camogie League Division 1 semi-final in Waterford by 2-7 to 1-7.

KILKENNY defender Elaine Aylward is hoping to continue her club Mullinavat’s golden age in Sunday’s All-Ireland senior camogie final in Croke Park.