An hour after the game, and anybody from Ulster who has a passion for hurling is still swamping Ballyhale Shamrocks manager Henry Shefflin, queuing for selfies, presenting hurls and jerseys for his signature.

COUNTY, provincial, and All-Ireland champions James Stephens put all three titles on the line at Nowlan Park on Sunday when they play Ballyhale Shamrocks in an eagerly anticipated Kilkenny senior hurling final.