Kilkenny boss would 'love' to see Fitzgibbon Cup played before Christmas

Kilkenny hurling manager Derek Lyng said there would be "huge interest" in the GAA's third level competitions if they were played before Christmas

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was speaking at the launch of Avonmore owner Tirlán’s 32nd year as Kilkenny GAA main sponsors. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng is strongly in favour of switching the Fitzgibbon Cup to December to ease the workload on student inter-county players.

Similar to his Offaly counterpart Johnny Kelly, the Emeralds man recognises how difficult this current period of the season is for his younger hurlers as they juggle the college competition with the National Hurling League.