From little things, big things grow, as Danesfort can testify to

IF you point your car south from Kilkenny city and travel on any of the major three arteries towards Waterford, Carrick-on-Suir or Clonmel, you’ll travel through Danesfort GAA country.

They are not an aristocratic force in the county’s hurling hierarchy and the name does not grab headlines at a national level. But on this All-Ireland final week they have burst to prominence and the local residents are entitled to raise their heads above the parapet. From this small rural area, which also encompasses Cuffesgrange and Kells, Paul Murphy and Richie Hogan are in line for starting berths on Brian Cody’s team next Sunday while Richie’s older brother Paddy will be amongst the substitutes.

“It’s unprecedented for us to have three on the senior panel,” said club secretary Maurice Woodcock.