‘They’ve taught us an absolute lesson before’

THE removal of heavyweight forces like Ballyhale Shamrocks and Birr has blown the Leinster senior club hurling race wide open.

After recently acquiring their fourth successive Dublin SHC crown, Ballyboden St Enda’s can feel entitled to believe they are in a strong position in the province after a series of concerted attempts to claim honours in recent campaigns.

But while their past conquerors may no longer be participating, club manager Liam Hogan is still extremely cautious ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Nowlan Park for a semi-final date with new Kilkenny kingpins, O’Loughlin Gaels.