Sport
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 …
Cody continues cats’ quest
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR A 24th term in charge for BC Following Monday night’s County board meeting, it was announced that Brian Cody would again take charge of the Kilkenny senior hurling team for the 2022 season. PRO Paul Fitzgerald released the following statement after proceedings had finished. 13th September, 2021 Press Release – …
Slick Saffrons claim title as cats fall short
BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR McCormick & Kelly star in Croker victory Our intermediate camogs season ending in disappointment following Sunday’s defeat to Antrim in Croke Park, on a score line of 2-21 to 2-13. John Scott’s team headed to the Capital with victory in mind, but Antrim hadn’t read the Kilkenny script, and the …
Minor success the major plus of season
Camogie Season Review BY NIALL SHERRY SPORTS EDITOR Camogs story a case of what might have been When John Scott’s side left the Croke Park stage on Sunday past, it brought to a close the inter-county camogie season. As the dust settles, the players and management teams will take stock and review what has gone …
