Ballyduff hoping to reap reward of Kingdom revival

WHEN Ballyduff take to the field this Sunday in the Munster IHC final they will be rounding off a memorable year for hurling fans in the Kingdom.

After Kerry clinched their first Christy Ring title, as well as a remarkable hat-trick of All-Ireland B U21 titles, many of the plaudits went to manager John Meyler. The Wexford native had previously and somewhat successfully worked with Kerry in the 1990s and registered notable wins over Waterford and Clare. After spells managing Wexford and Kilmoyley he returned to coach the Kerry U21s to All-Ireland B victory against Roscommon in 2009.

Meyler was given full command of the senior set-up in 2010 and introduced a youthful panel.