Cats ready to dethrone dangerous Tribe, says Walsh

KILKENNY will look to stay on course for a clean sweep on All-Ireland hurling titles, when they play Galway in the under-21 hurling championship semi-final in Thurles this afternoon (2.30pm).

Team coach Michael Walsh, a former All-Ireland senior winner and son of the late Ollie, will include two seniors, TJ Reid and Richie Hogan in his team, and is under no illusions about the task that confronts his charges this afternoon.

“Galway are the reigning champions and are a very seasoned group of players, with 11 of last year’s panel available to them,” said Michael. “I know it’s their first game in the championship, but their players have been very active at club level and having won the corresponding minor All-Ireland title, they will be very difficult to beat.