Canning could be the difference

KEVIN HENNESSY has made a massive contribution to Cork hurling in all grades as a player.

Included in his winning haul is an U-21 medal in 1982. Since retiring he has been hugely involved with his club Midleton, but, for the last six years, he has been a selector with the Cork U-21 team. Apart from a couple of Munster titles, the All-Ireland has eluded him.

“I view the U-21 grade as far more important than the minor,” said Kevin. “The gap between minor and U-21 is huge compared to that between U-21 and senior.