Mattie Kenny drives Cuala into Leinster decider

Cuala (Dublin) 3-12 Clara (Kilkenny) 0-17: Galway hurling may be in limbo but, across the country in Dublin, one man is at least putting his hand up as a strong contender to lead them into a brighter future.

Cuala manager Mattie Kenny, a Galway selector for the 2012 All-Ireland final against Kilkenny, has so far played his cards close to his chest about possibly succeeding crisis hit Anthony Cunningham.

But he’s clearly ambitious and is up there with the leading candidates now having guided Cuala to a breakthrough AIB Leinster Club hurling final via the most difficult route possible.