Kilkenny out of Walsh Cup following Antrim defeat

All-Ireland champions and four-in-a-row Walsh Cup chasers Kilkenny were sensationally knocked out of the 2008 Walsh Cup today as they went down to a 2-15 to 1-17 defeat to Antrim.

A sustained effort by an eager Antrim side saw them pull off a surprise quarter-final win at Freshford. Kilkenny lined out with seven of their All-Ireland winning team from last September in tow but the visitors were full value for their success.