'I actually don’t remember the speech' -Joey Holden motivated enough without memories of Harry's game 

The Ballyhale man says the Kilkenny side are focused on reclaiming the All-Ireland title with old rivals Ballygunner next in their way.

KID JOEY: Ballyhale Shamrocks' Joey Holden returned from travelling to help with a county championship bid. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Colin Fennelly’s desire for Ballyhale Shamrocks’ five-in-a-row county tilt was what inspired Joey Holden to cut short his travels. However, it doesn’t appear he is as motivated by Barry Coughlan’s All-Ireland winning speech as his club-mate.

Contemplating this Sunday’s renewal of acquaintances with Ballygunner, Fennelly last week spoke of their co-captain showing disrespect to Shamrocks following Harry Ruddle's additional time winning goal last February. But it’s not an oration that has stayed with the full-back.