Returning stars will be major boost for Galway, says Power

TWELVE months ago, then Kilkenny U21 hurling manager Martin Fogarty assembled his panel to prepare for the following weekend’s Erin-sponsored All-Ireland final against Tipperary.

It was only two days after the seniors had lost in their All-Ireland final. For the players involved with both teams it was naturally a difficult affair.

Yet Richie Power remembers the night and how it helped the senior players to re-focus their minds and overcome the disappointment of their All-Ireland woe.