'It has to be Cian Lynch': Limerick talisman tipped for rare honour

Lynch previously won the award in 2018 and will join Henry Shefflin, DJ Carey, Brian Corcoran and Brian Whelahan as a multiple winner if he's picked again

Cian Lynch of Limerick with the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Joe McDonagh Cup winning Westmeath manager Shane O'Brien reckons Cian Lynch is a dead cert to be named Hurler of the Year.

Kyle Hayes came into the All-Ireland final as favourite for the individual honour but Lynch's remarkable display against Cork has left him in pole position.