Brennan: Henry embodies our spirit

EDDIE BRENNAN eventually got around to speaking about his “stint in the stand” and the joy of being in a Kilkenny team in a victorious final — his first start since last year’s final.

But his first words were for teammate Henry Shefflin. Of the remarkable journey the great man had made since his knee crumbled at the worst possible time 12 months ago.

“The one thing about Henry Shefflin is that you can’t speak highly enough of the man. There are no airs and graces about Henry — he’s one of the boys.