'You do not want the yo-yo to become a reality. You want to stay in the top tier for as long as you can' - Kildare's Muiris Curtin

For Muiris Curtin, there’s a mix of giddy excitement and steely focus this weekend. Kildare hurlers playing among the big boys? Check. Kildare with no time to admire the panoramic view if they want to achieve their primary 2026 goal – survival in the Leinster SHC round-robin? Check.