Martin Keoghan insists Cats must make Nowlan Park a fortress

The Tullaroan forward is arguably Kilkenny's form player right now, starting their four league games this season and registering 2-13 ahead of Sunday's fifth outing against Tipperary.

Kilkenny’s Martin Keoghan in action against Cork. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho

The All-Star award on the mantelpiece growing up was a constant reminder for Martin Keoghan of what he could potentially achieve with Kilkenny.

The trophy is still there and belongs to his Dad, Liam, presented in 1997, though the All-Ireland medal that the former Kilkenny defender won in 1993 is safely stashed under lock and key.