Article: GAA: TOP CAT STILL LEIN & MEAN; LEINSTER HURLING FINAL Kilkenny v Wexford, Croke Park, Sunday, 3.30pm Barry defends province and boosts rivals.(Sport)

Byline: Jackie CAHILL

KILKENNY skipper Peter Barry has made a stout defence of hurling in Leinster ahead of the provincial showpiece at Croke Park.

Kilkenny will start as hot favourites against Wexford after a 31-point demolition job on Offaly in the semi final - a result that shocked many hurling followers.

But the Cats have been merciless all year long - they demolished Wexford by a similar margin in the league back in April before following up with a comfortable victory against Tipperary and a big win over Clare in the league decider.

Kilkenny then warmed up ...

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