Sport
Shamrocks survive ‘Boro test to advance!
County men step up to secure Village semi BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship 2023 UPMC Nowlan Park, Sunday October 1st Dicksboro 0-21 Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-20 Class is permanent, form is temporary. In the buildup to this game, all the talk was that the holders were there …
Richie Hogan
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY The retirement from Inter-County Hurling of Richie Hogan brought down the curtain of an illustrious career with The Black and Amber of one of the most skilful players of his generation. Richie was marked out for greatness from a very young age as he was a very special talent, and having just …
‘Boro blitz Glenmore to claim league title
Stapleton on fire as Palmerstown side ease to win BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League Final Dicksboro 3-19 Glenmore 0-15 It may only have been league silverware, but Dicksboro served notice of their intent to challenge for the biggest prize with a confident slick performance to …
Gowran Park return of the jumps
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY One of the most exciting weekends of the racing year takes place this weekend as the jumps action return to Gowran Park with a two-day meeting taking place today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). Along with the action in Gowran, Sunday is a huge day with a superb mixed card of Flat and …
South Kilkenny Run
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY It’s a big day in Ballyhale this coming Sunday September 24th as The South Kilkenny Run takes place. There should be a very good turnout particularly among families as races take place in three different categories starting from 10am. The 10 Mile Run starts at 10am along with The 10KM Run, while …
Silverware at stake, but bigger days ahead
Glenmore and Dicksboro do battle for league title BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Final Dicksboro Vs Glenmore Saturday, 3pm, UPMC Nowlan Park Referee: Patrick O Reilly UPMC Nowlan Park will play host to an intriguing battle between unbeaten Dicksboro and Glenmore tomorrow, as both clubs go …
Glenmore down wasteful Bridge in march to final
Dicksboro batter Sash to secure final berth BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League Championship Glenmore 2-23 Bennettsbridge 2-17 Glenmore secured a spot in this year’s league final having seen off a determined challenge from Bennettsbridge on a very hot September afternoon at picturesque Inistioge. Tim Dooley will …
Darragh Joyce
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY Darragh Joyce has been based down under in Australia since 2016 playing Australian Rules Football, and playing for the Brisbane Lions this season he has been making steady progress within the sport having taken time initally to settle after arriving seven years ago. Darragh had a very successful underage career with Kilkenny …
Brilliant Bridge pile pressure on Ballyhale!
Eoin Cody see’s red as Sean Morrissey shines BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR St. Canice’s Credit Union Senior Hurling League-Championship 2023 Bennettsbridge 2-24 Shamrocks Ballyhale 2-17 A tactical masterclass coupled with a wonderful display saw Bennettsbridge claim a fantastic win over Shamrocks Ballyhale last Sunday. In front of a huge crowd at a …
Mayor of Kilkenny honours world karate athletes with civic reception
Photos by jbs photos Kilkenny In a heartwarming display of civic pride and appreciation for local talent, the Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr Joe Malone, hosted a Civic Reception to celebrate and honour the remarkable achievements of Kilkenny’s world-class karate athletes. The event, held at Kilkenny City Hall, was a testament to the indomitable spirit and …
