McGarry loses his place to Ryan

Fenians clubman PJ Ryan will make a rare championship start for Kilkenny when the All-Ireland champions take on Offaly in tomorrow's Leinster SHC semi-final (Portlaoise, throw-in 4pm).

Ryan, whose last championship appearance for the Cats was against Dublin in 2003, has edged out Kilkenny's other goalkeepers - James McGarry, the long-time regular, and Richie O-Neill - for the coveted number 1 jersey.