Stephens hoping to end long title wait

JAMES STEPHENS bid to end a 23-year wait for a Kilkenny SHC title against Young Irelands in tomorrow’s county final at Nowlan Park (3pm).

They have come close in recent years, bowing out to tomorrow’s opponents and O’Loughlin Gaels at the semi-final stage in the past two seasons.

The victors then both went on to land county honours.