Larkin hoping experience will make it Stephens' day

EOIN LARKIN smiles when recalling the 2004 Kilkenny county hurling final.

That was the day James Stephens survived a sensational finish when DJ Carey blew a free over the bar having earlier scored three goals from such range. But that was also the day when Eoin Larkin announced himself to the hurling world.

It ended a barren spell for the proud 'Village' club which had stretched back 23 years. They then progressed to the All-Ireland final last March where they became champions for the third time.