Kyle Hayes' heroics dedicated to great friend Darren Whelan after island tragedy

John Kiely has commended Hayes for his performance in the Munster SHC final following the death of his close friend Darren Whelan last week

Limerick's Kyle Hayes with the cup after the game. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

John Kiely has commended Kyle Hayes for his performance in the Munster SHC final following the death of his close friend Darren Whelan last week.

A Kildimo-Pallaskenry club-mate of Hayes and extended panel member Darren O’Connell, Whelan tragically passed away following an accident on the Greek island of Ios.