Power-packed St Kieran’s in a different class

St Kieran’s, Kilkenny 3-20, St Raphael’s, Loughrea 1-6

The half-forward ended the game with 1-9, and had a hand in at least half of Kieran’s other scores.

Power’s splendid exhibition of attacking overshadowed the effort of his team-mates. This Kilkenny side have talent seeping out of every sector on the field, the depth and scope is frightening. People will read of Kieran’s retaining their Croke Cup title and fear, once more, for the future of the game in Leinster.