Liam McCarthy due back in Kilkenny at 6

All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Kilkenny are expected to arrive at Nowlan Park at 6.00 this evening after lifting the Liam McCarthy cup for the 6th time in 7 years yesterday.

The Cats beat Galway by 11 points at Croke Park in a replay to claim their 34th All-Ireland.

CONTINUE READING BELOW

Speaking at the team hotel today, Kilkenny’s Brian Hogan says the win was that bit sweeter after losing the Leinster final to Galway earlier in the year: