Brian Cody's James Stephens relegated in Kilkenny after defeat to Glenmore

The Village drop out of the senior hurling championship on Noreside for the first time. 

James Stephens manager Brian Cody. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Kilkenny legend Brian Cody saw his James Stephens side relgated for the first time in 69 years on Saturday after defeat to Glenmore in the Kilkenny SHC relegation final. 

The city side lost out on a scoreline of 3-17 to 3-12 after playing 45 minutes with 14 minutes, thanks to a first-half red card.