JJ Kavanagh Junior B Hurling Final 2026
James Stephens 4-21; Fenians 2-12. John Power at UPMC Nowlan Park. James Stephens completed a league and championship double in the Junior B grade with a comfortable fifteen-point victory over Fenians Johnstown in the last of this weekend’s four finals at UPMC Nowlan Park. A combination of the experience of 17 All Ireland Senior Hurling …
Countrystyle Foods Junior D Hurling Final 2026
Mooncoin 1-21; Young Irelands 1-14. John Power at UPMC Nowlan Park Mooncoin made amends for their disappointment in the 2025 Junior D County Final when they emerged victorious in this year’s decider against Young Irelands of Gowran at UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday last. In a keenly contested final, which remained in the balance for …
Village look to go 5 & 0 as they eye senior return
Mooncoin look to top Group A with Inistioge victory BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE Michael Lyng Motors Hyundai Intermediate Hurling League 2026 Things are shaping up nicely ahead of the final round of group games in this season’s Michael Lyng Motors Hyundai Intermediate Hurling League, as teams battle it out for a shot at …
Walt Disney’s business in Kilkenny
By Niamh Holohan Kilkenny city and county oozes charisma and magical enchantment. The castle boasts native fairytalesque allure. There are so many global links that trace their heritage back to Ireland. I was partially raised on the fables and fairytales that Walt Disney reimagined and created. I have had a Disney fever ever since and …
JJ Kavanagh Junior A Hurling Final
Glenmore 2-17; Shamrocks Ballyhale 0-14. John Power at UPMC Nowlan Park Glenmore captured the JJ Kavanagh Junior A Hurling Championship title for the fifth time with a powerful second-half performance against Southern neighbours Shamrocks Ballyhale at UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday last. Having won last year’s Junior B title, Glenmore had returned to the A …
JJ Kavanagh Premier Junior Hurling League
Kilmacow 0-25; Cloneen 1-14 (17). John Power at St John’s Park. Kilmacow got the better of Cloneen in Saturday’s entertaining junior hurling clash at St John’s Park, continuing their impressive recovery after a disappointing opening-day defeat to Emeralds. The South Kilkenny side have now put together a very encouraging run of form, recording three wins …
JJ Kavanagh and Sons Premier Junior Hurling League
By Jimmy Walsh The fourth round, JJ Kavanagh and Sons Premier Junior Hurling League derby game between the unbeaten league leaders John Lockes and down the table, two pointers Windgap took place in Thomastown on Sunday afternoon. The general opinion around, was to get the game played, and everyone through without injuries for the knockout …
Iverk Produce Roinn C Junior Hurling Final 2026
St. Martins 1-23 (26); Erins Own 3-12 (21). John Power at UPMC Nowlan Park “Theres only one Keano” has been a football chant in support of Roy and Robbie Keane in the last few decades and last Friday evening at UPMC Nowlan Park another Keane, namely Michael, was a similar hero for St Martins! The …
Theatrical brilliance as Lake produce Gem
Review by Tom Dayton. Photos Pat Shortall When I was a young buck, studying journalism at UCG, I spent many happy hours in my spare time playing rugby. As luck would have it, I played for the University, and later, got a few run-outs with the B team, wearing the Green of Connaught. My number …
Celebrating every step along the way
Whatever age you are, it’s important to take time to appreciate how far you have come. It’s easy to forget to acknowledge the progress we have already made. Equally, we can overlook the accomplishments of those around us, missing valuable opportunities to encourage, inspire and strengthen our relationships. Celebrating achievements, our own and others’, is …
