Practice makes perfect for Rory

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Practice makes perfect for Rory
Mon, 20 Aug, 2012 - 01:00
Kilkenny 0-21 Galway 1-13 Alan Walsh

Hurlers are no different.

Kilkenny’s Rory Hickey travelled up to O’Connor Park, Tullamore the evening prior to Saturday’s All-Ireland IHC semi-final to practice his frees.

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