Kilkenny starlet Cillian Buckley enjoying life in the battle zone

The wheel has travelled full circle for Cillian Buckley.

Having been reared as a half-back with his native Dicksboro, Buckley graduated to the half-forward line when called up to the Kilkenny minor and U21 teams from 2009 onwards.

Brian Cody came a knocking then in 2012, a midfielder he wanted. Buckley duly obliged, but was returned to defensive duty last year.