Kildare's Leinster SHC clash with Galway will be special for the Qualter family

"And look, now we're in the Leinster championship ourselves and we'll be facing them (Galway). It's unreal, I can't believe it."

FAMILY AFFAIR: David Qualter is looking ahead to facing Galway after winning the Joe McDonagh Cup final. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile.

Joe McDonagh Cup final hero David Qualter says facing Galway in next year's Leinster SHC will be a particularly special moment for him and his family.

Free-taker Qualter blasted 13 points at Croke Park to help Kildare secure a breakthrough tier two title win, returning them to the MacCarthy Cup race for the first time since 2004.