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Gaels final bound!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Wall’s goal the difference as brave sash go down fighting O’Loughlin Gaels 1-18 Tullaroan 0-18 2016 county champions O’Loughlin Gaels will face-off against Shamrocks of Ballyhale in this year’s St Canice’s Credit Union SHC final on November 7th following a 3-point victory over Tullaroan at UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday. …
King Henry goes west!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Shefflin named Galway’s Top Cat After weeks of speculation surrounding the vacant Galway managers job, the announcement was made late Wednesday evening that hurling’s most decorated player, Henry Shefflin had been appointed to the role. The legendary figure had been mooted as one of the possible candidates for the position, …
Kilkenny’s Perfect 10!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR John Scott’s ladies recognised in ‘Soaring Stars’ nominations Despite tasting final heartbreak against Antrim at headquarters last month, Kilkenny intermediate Camogie team have seen their season’s efforts acknowledged by the Camogie Association. No fewer than TEN members of John Scott’s team have been nominated for the Soaring Stars awards that …
Dowling’s magnificent 7!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Senior ladies set for awards recognition Going into this season, Kilkenny’s senior camog’s had high hopes of successfully defending their title. Brian Dowling’s charges never put together the complete 60-minute performance, and eventually came up short against the rebels of Cork. However, the team’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, as …
Fab four seek final berth
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR • The Village will pose serious test for Shamrocks • Gaels vs Sash could be epic St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC semi-final draw: Ballyhale Shamrocks v James Stephens Tullaroan v O’Loughlin Gaels So far, the club championship has delivered some quality contests. This weekend’s offering’s promises to serve up …
And then there were FOUR!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Sash prevail as Shamrocks start to sizzle Following a pulsating weekend of knock-out action, the semi-final line-up for the St Canice’s Credit Union senior championship is now known. More about that later. O’Loughlin Gaels 2-19 Mullinavat 0-19 The weekend action began with the meeting of O’Loughlin Gaels and Mullinavat in …
Bridge bag league title with Clara victory
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR An exciting Q/F awaits against holders Ballyhale Bennettsbridge were crowned league champions on Sunday, following a 3-point win over Clara at Nowlan Park. Building upon recent success at both junior and intermediate level, this was the Bridges first senior silverware since 1971 – some 50 years ago. Playing against the …
Minor maestro Mike – Kilkenny’s wonder-WALL!
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR When Mike Wall was appointed as Kilkenny minor camogie manager in December of last year for the second time, hopes were high and the feeling was that the experienced bainisteoir could end the six-year wait for the All-Ireland minor title. Wall’s backroom team consisted of coach Damien Donohue and selectors …
Late surge sees O’Loughlin Gaels win
All images: Danny Lahart A strong finish by O’Louglin Gaels saw them overcome Dicksboro in UPMC Nolan Park on Sunday. The game started off at a lively pace and with marking being tight and time on the ball sparse, the quality of hurling to begin the game was hindered. A good ball worked well out …
