Kinsale brace for Barton Shield battle with Limerick

Kinsale must plan without star player John Murphy for tomorrow’s Munster AIG Barton Shield semi-final in Tramore. Mullingar Scratch Cup winner Murphy has returned to college at the University of Louisiana but Kinsale still look to have a squad capable of retaining their Munster title.

The Gary Ward and Keith Fitzpatrick pairing will lead them into battle against Limerick tomorrow while Cathal Butler, who has impressed in various championships this year, partners Robbie Walsh Junior in the other pairing.