Ballyhale stars set to return for Kilkenny

ALLSTAR Henry Shefflin will miss Kilkenny’s Allianz NHL semi-final showdown with Leinster rivals Wexford at Semple Stadium, Thurles on Sunday.

Shefflin is currently abroad on honeymoon, but his Ballyhale Shamrocks colleague James ‘Cha’ Fitzpatrick is expected to get a starting position following their All-Ireland Club heroics.

The Kilkenny team will be announced on Friday and also in contention for places are Michael Fennelly and the Reid brothers Eoin and TJ all of whom performed with distinction for the Shamrocks in their St Patrick’s Day triumph over Loughrea.