Munster opportunity 'very welcome' but Molumphy insists Kerry must earn right to take on big boys 

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Kerry hurling manager Stephen Molumphy.

The prospect of playing in the Munster senior hurling championship is a carrot for Kerry but manager Stephen Molumphy knows it will take a massive effort to qualify for it.

The Munster Council have confirmed their intention to invite the Kingdom to compete in the province's SHC should they win the Joe McDonagh Cup. A motion to that effect will have to be passed at Congress in February but it would appear a done deal.