Cats stars Carey and Comerford back in lineup

Kilkenny stars DJ Carey and Martin Comerford return to the first team ranks for Sunday's NHL Div 1A clash with Galway.

Carey featured as a sub against Waterford last weekend while Comerford, along with big brother Andy, was exempt because of club duty with O'Loughlin Gaels.

James Fitzpatrick and Conor Phelan lost out meaning 12 of last year's All-Ireland final team start.

Kilkenny (SH v Galway): J McGarry; M Kavanagh, N Hickey, J Ryall; R Mullally, JJ Delaney, S Dowling; D Lyng, J Tyrrell; J Maher, H Shefflin, T Walsh; DJ Carey, M Comerford, E Brennan.