Sport
It’s all about the mindset
By Ann Downey Contrary to what the experts would say, what drove me on to win any match, be it Club or County was the fear of losing. I would put my head in the way if it meant stopping an opponent. For any player appearing in an All-Ireland, it is all about getting the …
Surviving the great trek to my first Leinster final
BY: Dermot Kavanagh As thousands of Stripy Men women and children flock to Dublin for the Kilkenny v Limerick All Ireland, author and lifelong GAA supporter Dermot Kavanagh shares his first visit to Croke Park in 1957 with The Kilkenny Observer Mankind’s association with epic marches has been well documented throughout the ages. Those adventures …
Outcome to All-Ireland is difficult to call
All-Ireland final preview By Jim Fogarty Limerick have an unbeaten championship sequence, now spanning 15 games. They lost the 2019 semi-final to Kilkenny, but should have had a 65 to level. Their shot was waved wide despite a deflection. In this year’s Munster final with Clare, they were level 15 times, before winning in extra …
You can’t fight your nature when you are Trapped in Amber
BY: Dr Joe Kearney The hearthstone on which our fireplace sits is made from Kilkenny marble; this is no cultural contrivance on my part, just a chance inheritance from the previous house owner. It is the place where I rest my feet and indulge in dreams during evenings of reverie When you consider the fossil-shells …
Will it be three in a row for Limerick or number 37 for the Cats?
By Jimmy Neary On a rain soaked day on the Killian End in Semple Stadium I watched the 1973 Munster Final between Tipperary and Limerick. The last ‘poc fada’ of the day saw a cool, brave Richie Bennis stand over the placed ball and then slot the winning point between the posts to send Limerick …
Cody instils the belief to his panel that every game is winnable
BY: Padraig O’Náraigh Time was, in years gone by, the All Ireland hurling final was played on the first Sunday in September and it signalled the end of the summer holidays and a return to school on the Monday after the big match. Those of us lucky enough to be from the County that won …
The black and amber roar to be heard on ‘up for the match’ on Saturday night
Dunnamaggin can be traced back to at least the14th century , where churches, high crosses, a castle and river played important roles in the history of this almost 300 acre townsland. For those who do not need to reflect on the history side of things, then suffice to say that Dunamaggin is a beautiful spot. …
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Cody vs Kiely promises to be epic All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final Croke Park, Sunday July 17th (3:30pm throw-in) Kilkenny vs Limerick >> SHERRY SAYS FINAL PREVIEW The scramble for tickets has been mighty, the buzz unreal, the various parishes decked out in black and amber, but …
Kilkenny’s Road to Croker
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO The season culminates with Sunday’s trip to the Capital, but a fair few miles have been clocked up in reaching another All-Ireland Final. Not only are Kilkenny the record winners of the Liam McCarthy to date, but the Noresiders have also been the runners up a record …
Top Cat T J fires Kilkenny to final!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOS BY INPHO Butler pockets Kelly in crushing of Clare All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Croke Park, Dublin Kilkenny 2-26 Clare 0-20 It’s a long, long way from Clare to here. That certainly was the feeling amongst the travelling Banner supporters as they emptied out of Croke Park last …
