Mulrooney: we didn’t hurl to our potential

KILKENNY coach Richie Mulrooney admitted his side got out of jail in yesterday’s All-Ireland MHC final against Galway.

“I remember saying to an Irish Examiner reporter after the semi-final against Tipperary that I hoped we hadn’t peaked. We didn’t hurling out there like we can and while I’m thrilled at winning; you’ve got to have sympathy for Galway.

“Our work ethic stood to us. Even though we were being beaten in lots of positions, the lads kept their composure and kept plugging away.