'He has it all': Walsh hails Lawlor as Kilkenny face life without All Star full-back

Walsh suggested Ivan Bolger is a player who could fill the gap left by Lawlor who will spend next year travelling. 

Walter Walsh: "It’s mad to think there are 10 and 11-year-olds walking around Kilkenny who have never experienced Kilkenny winning an All-Ireland." Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Walter Walsh has described departing Kilkenny full-back Huw Lawlor as “irreplaceable”.

The Cats will be without the recently-crowned All Star full-back and nominee Billy Ryan next year as both will be travelling.