John Donnelly to captain Kilkenny hurlers for 2025

NEW SKIPPER: John Donnelly of Kilkenny and Thomastown. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Thomastown’s John Donnelly will captain the Kilkenny senior hurlers this coming season.

Donnelly, who was outstanding for his club as they claimed only their second ever senior county title last year, was expected to be selected as skipper as the county champions are entitled to do so.