'We'll be disappointed if we don't' - Conor McHugh says Dublin hurlers can win Leinster

Dublin remain second in the overall roll of honour for the Leinster SHC, but with just one win since 1961.

LEINSTER AIM: Conor McHugh pictured at the launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship, at The Kinnitty Castle Hotel. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.

Already this week, Cork selector Ronan Currantarget="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> has said that the Rebel County could do with more help from their own pundits, Eoin Codytarget="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mentioned the criticism that came in from some former Kilkenny greats after their heavy defeat to Galway in the league, while Tipp’s Ronan Maher spoke about the pressure of the public’s expectation, when it comes to becoming the first Tipperary team since 1964 and 1965 to go back-to-back.

The provincial hurling championships get underway today and tomorrow, and every team has their own pressures and background noise to negotiate.