Sport
Mary Fitzgerald
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Mary Fitzgerald has been making tremendous progress in Para Athletics events over the past five years, and next weekend the Callan native represents Ireland in the Shot Putt competition at the Para Athletics World Championships which take place in Paris from July 8th-17th. Mary who competes for Gowran Athletic Club has plenty …
Dowling out to down Dubs
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Victory a must in game two Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Camogie Championship Group 2 Saturday, Parnell Park, 2pm Dublin vs Kilkenny Brian Dowling’s side make the trip to the Capital tomorrow, knowing that they will need to improve on their opening group game draw with Wexford last …
Ireland’s biggest outdoor basketball exhibition game showtime – July 8th 2023
SHOWTIME is coming back to Thomastown……don’t miss out on what will be one of Irelands biggest ever outdoor basketball exhibition games! It will be held on Saturday the 8th of July at 6.00pm, in Thomastown in County Kilkenny. Featuring the top players in Irish Basketball. July 8TH 2023 – KICK OFF 6.00PM Contact; Russ Ryan …
Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY This coming Sunday, the Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show takes place with a whole host of events for all the family to enjoy. Not surprisingly, their will be plenty of competitions for horses throughout the day including Showjumping, Ponies, Riding Classes and Young Horses among other events, and the action starts from 9am. The …
The cream rises to the top!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR REVIEW Buckley goal secures 75th Leinster title for Cats Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final Croke Park, Dublin Kilkenny 4-21 (33) Galway 2-26 (32) Cillian Buckley emerged as the unlikely goal-scoring hero for Kilkenny as his injury time major snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in an enthralling …
5 Reasons you stop seeing progress with your fitness
BY EOIN EVERARD Feel like you’re not getting anywhere with your current programme? – Or you were but now you’re progress has completely stalled? Here’s why this is more than likely the case… While more and more people are making wise decisions regarding their health and fitness, it is likely true that many of us …
Primary schools finals
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY With the Cumann Na Mbunscoil Primary Schools competition winding down for the summer over the next forthnight, this is traditionally a busy time of the year on the playing field as the Primary Schools Finals will almost bring the curtain down on the school year. Already, the Primary Schools Camogie Finals were …
Stripeywomen welcome Slaneysiders in O’Duffy opener
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Bid to retain crown starts at home Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Camogie Championship Kilkenny vs Wexford UPMC Nowlan Park, Saturday 6pm The reigning All-Ireland champions begin the defence of their O’Duffy Cup crown tomorrow evening when the roll out the welcome mat for the visit of Wexford …
Provincial kings set to be crowned
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR PREVIEW Shefflin & Lyng eye Leinster glory >>SHERRY SAYS BIG MATCH PREVIEW Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final Kilkenny vs Galway Croke Park, Sunday 4pm. (Referee Sean Stack, Dublin) Here we go…. another provincial final for the Cats. Derek Lyng takes his panel to Croker on Sunday hoping to …
Little South Run
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY The summer season is in full swing now, and not surprisingly their will be plenty of activities throughout the summer months including numerous Athletic events in both Track and Field and on the Road. Following on from the Tullaroan Marathon last weekend, attention turns to south Kilkenny this coming Sunday as St. …
