Sport
Cats look to purr and beat The Banner!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR Final berth awaits for winners SHERRY SAYS SEMI PREVIEW… GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final, Croke Park, Sunday, 4pm Kilkenny vs Clare This should be a cracker. Kilkenny and Clare rock up to Croke Park tomorrow knowing that a place in the All-Ireland hurling final is at stake, and both …
European Showjumping Championships
BY MICHAEL O’LEARY July is a busy month with The European Championships taking place in a variety of Equestrian disciplines, and there is plenty of Kilkenny involvement in the various competitions in the coming weeks competing for Ireland. Starting on Monday 10th July and running all week till Sunday 16th July, The European Championships take …
Gaule, goals & a cry for equality
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR All pics courtesy of Inpho Ladies associations under pressure as players make point Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Round 2, Parnell Park Dublin 0-11 Kilkenny 3-14 Kilkenny camogs produced a good display to build some much-needed championship momentum with a vital win over Dublin in Parnell Park last Saturday …
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 …
