Paddy McKenna, right, and Daniel O’Meara of Kildare celebrate after the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Kildare and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin, June 8, 2025. Photo: Ramsey Cardy / Sportsfile. At a time when the present and future of hurling are attracting growing concern, the Kildare senior hurlers have emerged as one of the few counties offering genuine grounds for optimism. By comparison, 2026 was a disappointing year for the game. The Munster Championship struggled to capture the imagination in the way it has for…
