Pat Bennett on helping hurling, managing against his sons, and facing Davy Fitz

'The likes of Carlow, Antrim, Westmeath, Kerry... Have they improved in the last 30 years? Have they come up. They haven't.'

Carlow hurling manager Pat Bennett at the launch of the 25th annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge in Michael Lyng Motors, Kilkenny. This October’s two-day event in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club is in aid of former Tyrone footballer Catriona McGahan. Catriona suffered life-altering injuries in an accident while on holiday last year. This year also marks the 10th year of Circet’s sponsorship. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The Bennetts are in the wars. 

You will hear about Carlow manager Pat’s own situation shortly but allow him to tell you about his son Stephen’s first.