Kavanagh relishing chance for atonement

PRACTICALLY the whole world was enthralled this week with the happenings at the World Cup in South Africa.

One man who has not been affected, however, is Shane Kavanagh. It’s not because he has no interest, he has — but extenuating circumstances are at play.

Last Sunday in Croke Park, in the Leinster SHC semi-final, Galway skipper Kavanagh was involved in his own share of drama before young Offaly sharpshooter Shane Dooley nailed a late equaliser to force this evening’s replay in Portlaoise.