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17th Aug 2019

TJ Reid: From thinking of packing it in to All-Ireland final captain

Niall McIntyre

A parish with just 300 houses, Ballyhale Shamrocks are the most successful hurling club in Ireland.

On Sunday, seven of their players will represent Kilkenny in the All-Ireland hurling final. One of them is the captain.

It hasn’t been plain-sailing for TJ Reid – at one stage, he even contemplated giving up.

Sean Reid was there for it all. Ballyhale’s former player, a secretary, a vice-chair, a chairperson and, most importantly, a coach, TJ Reid’s father has seen every side of the captain’s journey.

 

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