Kilkenny star Jackie Tyrrell in race against time to make final, admits Brian Cody

Jackie Tyrrell faces a major fitness battle to be available for Sunday week’s All-Ireland SHC final although Brian Cody has allayed fears about Eoin Larkin’s thumb injury.

As reported in the Irish Examiner on Monday, 31-year-old Larkin picked up the problem in a training game in Fota Island on Saturday but isn’t a concern ahead of facing Galway.

“We have no concerns about Eoin’s participation,” said Cody at last night’s press evening in Langton’s Hotel. “Eoin, barring something else happens, will be available for selection. There’s no doubt about that.”