Derek Lyng and Kilkenny GAA dealt massive blow for 2026 as six-time Leinster SHC champion suffers horror knee injury
ONE TO WALSH Derek Lyng and Kilkenny GAA dealt massive blow for 2026 as six-time Leinster SHC champion suffers horror knee injury
TOMMY WALSH'S involvement with Kilkenny in 2026 is in doubt after he suffered a suspected anterior cruciate knee ligament injury.
The Tullaroan man, 27, was forced off in the first half of last weekend's win over Clara.
Walsh, who made his senior debut for the Cats in 2019, started in four of their seven Championship matches this year.
The six-time Leinster SHC winner now looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, though the defender can take inspiration from Nickie Quaid.
Limerick keeper Quaid sustained a similar injury last November, only to return in time for their Munster opener in April.
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