Delaney glad to be back with the Cats

A year is certainly a long time in hurling and 12 months ago JJ Delaney watched on from the sidelines with two crutches by his side as Kilkenny won their 29th All-Ireland senior hurling title and their first since 2003.

A cruciate ligament injury ruled the Fenians player out of contention for that crucial decider but a year later he is delighted to be back in the starting 15 as he searches for his third All-Ireland senior medal.