Brian McEvoy interview: 'People contrast ourselves and Ballyhale, town and country. I think the two clubs are very similar'

James Stephens All-Ireland winner traces history, tradition and the ties that bind a club

GLORY DAYS: Former Kilkenny corner-back Joe Hennessy celebrates with Brian McEvoy after James Stephens won the 2005 AIB All-Ireland Club Senior Hurling Championship Final, Athenry v James Stephens, Croke Park, Dublin. Pic: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

The moment came and the glory pelted but Brian McEvoy was thinking about his shoulder.

James Stephens had just beaten Athenry in the 2005 All-Ireland Final. Kilkenny’s oldest city club, 13 years mapping the wilderness, landed back in hurling’s top seat. But one player was worrying about his shoulder.