Cody hails input of Fennelly brothers

FROM the time Ballyhale Shamrocks made the breakthrough in the 1970s, the Fennelly name has become synonymous with Kilkenny hurling.

Cody hails input of Fennelly brothers
Tue, 15 Feb, 2011 - 00:00
Diarmuid O’Flynn

Seven brothers started on the first Ballyhale team to win the All-Ireland club title in 1980, four of whom subsequently started in an All-Ireland decider in 1987 for the county.

Well, it’s Fennelly time again in Kilkenny. Saturday in Semple Stadium, in the opening match of the 2011 Allianz Hurling League, brothers Michael and Colin were to the fore as the Cats got a measure of revenge for last September’s All-Ireland final against Tipperary

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