Larkin prepared for the fight of his life

IT’S been a year with a difference for Eoin Larkin, the first year since 2005 — his debut season — that Kilkenny haven’t been All-Ireland champions.

Larkin prepared for the fight of his life
Mon, 29 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Diarmuid O’Flynn

Their history-making five-in-a-row attempt, which was denied last September by Tipperary, was only his second senior championship loss with the Cats.

So what is it like for a Kilkenny man to be preparing for an All-Ireland final in the unfamiliar role of challengers?

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