Work beginning to pay off, says Nevin

CARLOW’S Johnny Nevin believes the NHL Division 2 victory over Offaly was the culmination of a massive development programme.

Nevin, 37, better known for his footballing exploits, has also played with the hurlers since 1989. Despite being named man of the match on Sunday, the full-back insisted that the result was a victory for long-term planning and a focus on youth.

“Things have moved on a lot in my time playing hurling for Carlow,” said the Old Leighlin player. “The underage work that has been going on the last eight years, with development squads and everything else, has been amazing and we’re starting to see the fruits of that now.