Kilkenny hurling’s next generation fires warning with 50 goals in opening club league rounds

Ruarc Sweeney and Niall Shortall have delivered a timely injection of firepower as Kilkenny search for new attacking talent

Ruarc Sweeney in action for O'Loughlin Gaels against Dicksboro. Pic: Clubber TV

There was excitement on Community Radio Kilkenny last Monday evening.

The World of Gaelic Games analysts were digesting an extraordinary weekend of club hurling where 27 goals were scored across the six senior hurling league games, the competition which determines the starting point for the 12 clubs in the championship.