Fionan Mackessy to make competitive debut for Kilkenny against Clare

Fionan Mackessy will make his competitive debut for Kilkenny in their Division One A Hurling League opener at Clare on Sunday.

The former Kerry player has been picked to start at left-wing-back for the clash with the reigning League and All-Ireland champions in Ennis.

Adrian Mullen and Eoin Cody both start in attack with Peter McDonald captaining the Cats from midfield.

Derek Lyng & his selectors have named the Kilkenny team to play Clare in the opening round of the 2025 Allianz Hurling League

Kilkenny 🆚 Clare
📆 Sunday 26th January
🕑 2pm
📍 Cusack Park, Ennis

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— Kilkenny GAA (@KilkennyCLG) January 24, 2025