Proof that adonises can be humble yet still in possession almost pre-destined greatness, Kilkenny hurler Henry Shefflin bestrides the pitch like a modern day copperknob Cú Chulainn, cutting a swathe through the unfortunate mere mortals who have to mark him and then, after his exertions, he goes home and sorts out finance for New Holland tractor sales in the south-east region including Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Kildare. King Henry, as he has been anointed by his legions of followers, is worthy of Hamlet's effusive praise: "What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty! In form and moving how express and admirable! In action how like an angel! In apprehension how like a god!" Pity he left out 'In hair colour, how ginger'.Right: Henry Shefflin, winning the prize for best fancy dress for dressing up as 'Henry Shefflin'.
