Kilkenny’s young guns ready to roll

THE king might have vacated the throne last week, but Richie Power is confident that Kilkenny’s latest batch of attacking talent can survive without the galvanising presence of DJ Carey.

“Of course we will,” said the Carrickshock forward. “We have to, but it’s going to be a big loss to Kilkenny hurling. DJ Carey has been there. He’s done it all. He’s won everything there is to be won.

“He was a great help to me in my first season in Kilkenny. For that I thank him very much and I just wish him all the best in the future.”