Richie Hogan's sending off still troubles Kilkenny captain Colin Fennelly

Shamrocks man often thinks of the what-ifs in last year's All-Ireland final

Richie Hogan of Kilkenny leaves the field after being sent off by referee James Owens during the All-Ireland final last year. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kilkenny captain Colin Fennelly admits he still wonders what might have happened had Richie Hogan not been sent off in last year’s All-Ireland final defeat to Tipperary.

With the Cats trailing by a point, James Owens dismissed Hogan for a foul on Cathal Barrett just before half-time and Tipperary ended up winning by 14 points.