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The most famous phrase used this summer in hurling circles was undoubtedly the drive for five. The only place we are likely to hear it now is when the Shamrocks start their quest for a fifth title in a row.

They may not have won the five-in-a-row but as illustrated on Monday night the senior hurlers are still the heroes of Kilkenny.

Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody has no doubt that Henry Shefflin will play for the county again.

Last Sunday Tipp took to the game like a team possessed. They hurled out of their skin in front of a crowd of 81,765. Kilkenny on the otherhand looked a little tired and with the recent bad luck with injuries it was always going to be an uphill battle.

All-star hurler Jackie Tyrrell has been a member of the Kilkenny senior inter-county team since 2003. Tyrrell was the first to start the five in a row dream when he captained Kilkenny to the All-Ireland title in 2006.

This will be Kilkenny senior hurling manger Brian Cody’s 12th year in charge of his troops since he took over the helm in 1999 and the awards have only gotten better. However, as they make their way towards history on their quest for the five-in-a row Cody doesn’t get caught up in the hype and instead looks forward to the showdown.

The time is almost upon us now. History beckons for a team that has made it their business to rewrite the history books, taking the people of Kilkenny city and county on a whilrwind ride over the past decade.

Kilkenny’s quest for an historic five-in-a-row received a welcome boost this week as talismanic forward Henry Shefflin came through Wednesday’s training session and put his name forward for All-Ireland final day.

Kilkenny Carnegie Library celebrates 100 years providing community access to reading, cultural and learning resources.

Kilkenny’s quest for an historic five-in-a-row received a welcome boost this week as talismanic forward Henry Shefflin came through Wednesday’s training session and put his name forward for All-Ireland final day.