Sarsfields have experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows over the past few seasons.
Those highs and lows are well documented. Teddy McCarthy’s passing in 2023 sent a shockwave through the county. Their county final defeat last year denied Sars two in a row.
Their win over Ballygunner was remarkable. Their defeat to Na Fianna was agonising.
Worst of all though is unquestionably the recent loss of club stalwart Ray Ryan – a man who in Cian Darcy’s view – has made an impact on each of the club’s senior hurlers in one way or another over the years.
“2025 hasn’t been too kind to us at the moment,” he remarks. “Obviously losing the All-Ireland final that we’re all still gutted about was tough – but more…