Kilkenny's Cian Kenny (Right) after the Leinster Final (Picture: SportsFile)
LISTEN NOW: Kilkenny senior hurler and PWC All-Star nominee Cian Kenny sat down with the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast last October for an in-depth chat on his inter-county and club career to date.
The four-time Leinster title winner with the Cats joined Huw Lawlor, David Blanchfield and John Donnelly on the list of nominees for last year's All-Star Awards after an outstanding season personally.
Kenny has continued in that vein of form in 2025, helping Derek Lyng's side to their 77th provincial crown and an All-Ireland semi-final with age old rivals Tipperary.
LISTEN: The Cian Kenny Interview - Kilkenny People Sport Podcast
The James Stephens clubman made his inter-county debut in 2022 and has started every game across the Allianz Hurling League and All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship this and last season.
Derek Lyng's men fell at the semi-final hurdle to eventual champions Clare last year, while The Premier County have not featured in the last four pairings since they took home the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2019. - READ MORE HERE
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The 4pm showdown in Croke Park will be preceded by the All-Ireland senior quarter-final between the same two counties at 1.30pm.
LISTEN to the full interview HERE or BELOW
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