Kevin O’Flaherty hopeful Nenagh can handle step up

“The community itself, we’re in the heart of hurling country but if you look at the play-off final, all the hurling teams were out to support us."

Nenagh Ormond's Kevin O'Flaherty, Colm Skehan, John Healy and Josh Rowland celebrate with the cup Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The dust has just about settled on Nenagh Ormond’s celebrations following their historic first promotion to the Energia All Ireland League’s top flight but captain Kevin O’Flaherty is determined his club holds their own with the big boys in Division 1A next season.

Much will depend on Nenagh’s home form as they mix it with the established heavyweights led by newly-minted champions Clontarf and if the 2024-25 campaign was any guide, New Ormond Park will not be a venue away teams will relish visiting.