U21s looking to build on Dubs’ recent successes

THE Dublin U21 hurlers aim to build on the success of their senior footballers when they face Kilkenny in tonight’s Leinster decider at Dr Cullen Park, Carlow (7.30pm).

These are tremendous times for hurling in the capital. The All-Ireland Feile na nGael title is residing in Dublin following Kilmacud Crokes magnificent victory in Cork last month. Then came a Leinster minor title which followed wins over Kilkenny and Wexford in the semi-final and final respectively.

Thirty three years have passed since Dublin last won in this grade with a team that included current senior football selector Dave Billings, whose son Cathal lines out at left half back on tonight’s team.