Kilkenny GAA: Huge team news ahead of Danesfort and Upperchurch in All-Ireland semi-final
By Enda Treacy
Published 19th Dec 2025, 11:15 GMT
Danesfort will face Upperchurch Drombane in the All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday
Upperchurch Drombane have been dealt a tough injury blow ahead of Sunday's AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-final clash with Danesfort in Portlaoise.
Paddy Phelan looks set to miss out on the game through a leg injury suffered in training in recent weeks.
The Tipperary U20 winning panellist from earlier this year has been in good form for his club, and with a tight panel, he will be sorely missed here.
Phelan scored a crucial goal in their Munster final win over O'Callaghan's Mills last month, and his energy and link up play in a forward line that doesn't shoot the lights out will be sorely missed.