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Upperchurch pose threat to Noresiders final hopes BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Danesfort vs Upperchurch/Drombane Sunday, 2pm, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise Referee: Shane Hynes All roads lead to Portlaoise for Danesfort this weekend as they bid to secure a place in this seasons AIB GAA Hurling …

Tuesday night, 16th December promises to be a big night for O’Loughlin Gaels as the club launches its history “Under One Banner”. Written by the club’s PRO, Conor Denieffe, the book tells the story of O’Loughlin Gaels Club from its formation in 1969 to the present day, 2025. It details the many games, the scores, …

Graignamanagh’s Callum Barron (19), representing Kilkenny City Harriers, delivered an outstanding performance to claim the national title in the Novice Men’s 6000m at the Cross Country Championships in Abbotstown, Dublin. Battling a demanding and mud-soaked course, Barron faced an added setback when he lost one of his running spikes mid-race. Despite the difficulty, he maintained …

MW Hire Dunmore Park was in immaculate condition for the Under-13 Boys Roinn B County Final, where two in-form sides, Urlingford and The Rower Inistioge met after edging their respective semi-finals. With a lively crowd gathered and John McCormack taking charge of proceedings, anticipation was high. Urlingford’s sixth-class duo, Dylan Tobin and Jayden Elfehli, won …

The wait for provincial title No.13 goes on for Henry’s men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale 2-17 St Martin’s 0-24 An injury time score from sub Ben Stafford secured a first ever senior Leinster hurling title for St Martin’s of Wexford as they secured victory over Shamrocks …

Richie Hogan cameo helps Burke’s men claim Tommy Murphy Cup BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club IHC final Danesfort 2-15 Ratoath 0-12 It wasn’t in the script, one of the greatest making their first appearance of the season in the provincial final, and helping his side turn a deficit into victory, but …

Clara won the U22 Roinn B county final on Sunday in Clara by overcoming a gallant young James Stephens outfit 3-10 to 1-8. This wasn’t as straightforward as the final score would suggest as the Village girls got off to a flying start and their athleticism had the home side in all kinds of bother. …

A Year to Remember The 2025 season will long be regarded as one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of Muckalee Ladies Football. This was a year in which the team did far more than simply compete. They reshaped expectations, broke long-standing barriers, and reignited belief in what Kilkenny ladies football can achieve …

O’Connor backed St Martin’s side pose a real threat to Shamrocks BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale vs St Martin’s Saturday, 6:30pm, Croke Park Referee: Chris Mooney (Dublin) It may not have been on the radar of all those down in Pairc na Seamrog during the summer, but …

Wexford’s St Martin’s next up for Henry’s men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Semi-Final Shamrocks Ballyhale  1-18 Clough Ballacolla  1-15 As expected, Laois champions Clough Ballacolla pushed Shamrocks Ballyhale all the way in their Leinster semifinal encounter in UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday.  When Laois legend Willie Dunphy fired over …