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Galway girls edge Cats in Callan
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Defeat sets up all or nothing clash with Wexford Galway secured top place in the group, and with that automatic passage to the All-Ireland semi-final, having snatched a one-point win over Kilkenny at John Locke Park, Callan recently. The Westerner’s held on to take the win, despite playing for almost …
Triathlon makes a triumphant return to Kilkenny!
Safety, sunshine and social distancing – all three elements were in abundance as triathlon made a sizzling return to Kilkenny on Sunday. The long-awaited comeback of the multisport event was hailed a success as Kilkenny Triathlon Club hosted their popular race in the Marble City. After seeing the 2020 season wiped out through the coronavirus …
Maher-velous!
By NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR A 73rd O’Keefe Cup secured as TJ top scores again Kilkenny and Dublin contested the Leinster Final in front of 18,000 fans on a beautiful evening at headquarters. In what was Ireland’s biggest gathering since lockdown measures were implemented in March 2020, Brian Cody’s team stepped on the gas in …
Cats eyes remain firmly on the bigger prize
By NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Brian Dowling’s team had to dig deep to break the resolve of a very plucky Westmeath challenge on a sweltering day in Mullingar. Despite prevailing by nine points at the long whistle, this was not the ideal preparation for a top of the table showdown with old foes Galway tomorrow. …
Kilkenny Floodlit Football Cup and Shield Final
Kilkenny Floodlit Soccer League Summer Tournament Finals were played in Loreto on Monday evening and spectators were treated to two great games. The Cup Final was contested between last years League winners Glendine FC and OS Utd. OS got off to a great start in this game when Mark Flynn outjumped the Glendine goalkeeper to …
Extra…. Extra… Reid all about it!
BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR TJ’s tally see’s Cat’s Reach Provincial decider where they will face Dublin Kilkenny set up a Leinster final showdown with the metropolitans after eventually see off a spirited Wexford challenge in an unforgettable contest at headquarters which needed extra-time before the black and amber booked their place in the final …
Cody’s Cats seek capital gains
BY NIALL SHERRY – SPORTS EDITOR 18,000 Gaels permitted for Leinster showdown Tomorrow will see Kilkenny attempt to secure a 17th O’Keefe Cup of Brian Cody’s reign when they take on Dublin at Croke Park (Throw–in 7.30pm). Whether or not the final can live up to the semi-final feast that the Cats and Wexford served …
Dowling: Let’s beat the Banner
BY NIALL SHERRY – SPORTS EDITOR Following a successful Littlewoods League campaign, Brian Dowling will be hoping his players can take recent form into their championship opener against Clare. The Cats crowning as League champions has certainly whet the appetite as our ladies seek to secure back-to-back All-Ireland titles. Of course, it won’t be easy, …
James Stephens v O’Loughlin’s U6 blitz in Larchfield
Great evening’s hurling with some future Kilkenny stars. Great to see so many youngsters involved with both clubs at such a young age
Cats edge Galway in Croke corker
By NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Sensational strike from Doyle seals win as Power returns! Kilkenny’s camogs delivered yet more silverware following an exhilarating encounter with Galway at Croke Park recently. Brian Dowling’s charges secured a three-point win at headquarters, following an inspired second half comeback. The game was a repeat of December’s All-Ireland Final, and …
