Is local apathy creeping in as Nowlan Park loses fortress status?

There are no more educated hurling supporters than Kilkenny's. But is interest dwindling

Michael Breen of Tipperary in action against Fionán Mackessy of Kilkenny during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Kilkenny and Tipperary at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Over Kilkenny’s heads, some sorry statistics loom large.

Fail to beat Limerick and it will mark the first time in 49 years they have not won a league round game at home. Even back then, as defending All-Ireland champions they only had two home fixtures, drew one, and won the Division 1 title.