Dublin's minor hurling manager Johnny McGuirk says the future is bright for hurling in the county.
They fell to defeat in their All-Ireland semi final yesterday, going down to Tipperary by 2-17 to 1-15.
The young Boys in Blue were also beaten by Kilkenny in the Leinster final earlier in the year.
But the Dublin boss feels there is plenty of talent in the squad- and he expects some of them to continue playing in Blue beyond minor level:
