Late bloomer Tom Phelan grasping his Kilkenny opportunity

Going through the profiles of the 15 men who started the semi-final and the usual cast of subs, Tom Phelan’s bio stood out for being shorter than most of his colleagues

LATE BLOOMER: Tom Phelan of Kilkenny in action against Adam Hogan of Clare during the All-Ireland SHC semi-final at Croke Park. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Those fortunate enough to be in attendance at Kilkenny’s All-Ireland final media event last Wednesday week came away with an expanded waistline and hands weighed down with goodies.

We had been tipped off beforehand about the famous Langton’s steak that is served up once the interviews have been teased out and taped. Nobody, though, had told us that the eight-ounce ribeye was only part two of a sumptuous three-course setting.