DJ plays down Kilkenny’s chances, mindful of Wexford’s spirit

A YEAR AGO, DJ Carey was arranging to get his tickets for the Leinster hurling final against Wexford, looking forward to the game with as much enthusiasm as he could muster up in his particular circumstances.

He trained with Young Irelands on the Tuesday night that Kilkenny were assembled in Nowlan Park for one of their last sessions.

The season for one of the game's most gifted and charismatic performers was passing him by.