Kilkenny plan for National League minus 13 players from the All Ireland winning panel

13 of last years All Ireland winning panel are not available for selection for Kilkennys league opener against Cork this weekend.

Eoin Larkin, John & Richie Power will not be available through injury while the Ballyhale contingent are absent until after the club All Ireland final.

This follows 5 high profile retirements since last season.

PIC – New Kilkenny Jersey launched today in Nowlan Park (see above)