Walsh set to recover to face Tipp

KILKENNY’S Hurler of the Year Tommy Walsh looks set to play in the All-Ireland final against Tipperary on September 5 after X-rays yesterday revealed no serious damage to the shoulder damaged in a club game on Sunday.

However, Kilkenny selector Martin Fogarty yesterday rubbished reports Henry Shefflin could be set for a sensational return from a cruciate injury for the clash against the Premier County.

Walsh caused near panic on Noreside when he picked up a shoulder injury playing for Tullaroan in a senior hurling league match against James Stephens on Sunday. Walsh hit the deck after a heavy clash with county colleague Jackie Tyrrell and he left the field shortly afterwards.