Kilkenny hurlers saddle up for cycle for Syria

Kilkenny hurlers faced a challenge of a different kind at the weekend as they embarked on a metaphorical cycle to Syria – showing their solidarity with the thousands of refugees making their way to our shores.

All-Ireland champions Colin Fennelly, Michael Fennelly and Joey Holden saddled up their spinners on Saturday morning, launching a charity initiative at their former secondary school.

Over the coming weeks, Scoil Aireagail in Ballyhale will play host to hundreds of former pupils who will take part in Cycle for Syria: From Ballyhale to Damascus.