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Dublin boss Kelleher is optimistic

DUBLIN hurling is looking forward to a new championship with renewed vigour.

Wed, 18 May, 2005 - 01:00

Jim O’Sullivan

It all starts on Sunday against Laois in Nowlan Park, and with the new format guaranteeing a record number of games, manager Humphrey Kelleher is in optimistic mood.

Realistically, they have little or no hope of qualifying for the All-Ireland quarter-finals, but their Waterford- born boss believes the new system will improve standards.

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