The 2025 intermediate winners kickstart their league campaign against Tulllaroan later this afternoon

After a brief period away, Danesfort return to the St Canices Credit Union Senior Hurling League when they take on Tullaroan in Freshford at 1pm this afternoon.

The’Fort celebrated a magnificent 2025 season that saw them win Kilkenny and Leinster intermediate titles and they will be eager to make a positive start when they take on a very experienced Tullaroan outfit.

With a talented crop of young players comng through the ranks including Anthony Ireland Wall and Fionn Mahony bookending the experienced crop of Paul Murphy, Robbie Walsh and Paddy Hogan amongst others, they look like they could be a match for anybody.

The competitiveness of senior hurling in the county means anyone is capable of beating anyone and speaking to Kilkenny Live ahead of the league start, Diarmuid Phelan acknowledged last year’s achievements as well as outlining how important a good start is to the club.

Click on the video above to see the full interview.