Famous family name was never a burden, says Colin Fennelly

Kilkenny forward Colin Fennelly insists he never felt any added pressure coming from the one of the most famous families in hurling.

Famous family name was never a burden, says Colin Fennelly

All seven Fennelly brothers, including Colin’s father Michael, played for the county, with Liam, Ger, and Kevin winning three All-Irelands apiece, while all seven played in Ballyhale Shamrocks’ three All-Ireland club final wins.

Colin and brother Michael Jr have since won 12 county and six club All-Ireland medals between and Colin says the family name never came as a burden.

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