Sport
King Henry out to claim Leinster crown!
O’Connor backed St Martin’s side pose a real threat to Shamrocks BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale vs St Martin’s Saturday, 6:30pm, Croke Park Referee: Chris Mooney (Dublin) It may not have been on the radar of all those down in Pairc na Seamrog during the summer, but …
Shamrocks late show sees them nick final berth
Wexford’s St Martin’s next up for Henry’s men BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Semi-Final Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-18 Clough Ballacolla 1-15 As expected, Laois champions Clough Ballacolla pushed Shamrocks Ballyhale all the way in their Leinster semifinal encounter in UPMC Nowlan Park last Sunday. When Laois legend Willie Dunphy fired over …
Shamrocks look to un-Laois power against Clough-Ballacolla
Leinster final berth awaits Sunday’s winners BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Semi Final UPMC Nowlan Park, Sunday 1:30pm Shamrocks Ballyhale vs Clough-Ballacolla UPMC Nowlan Park is the venue for the semi-final clash between Kilkenny kingpins Shamrocks Ballyhale and Laois champions Clough-Ballacolla this Sunday (Throw-in 1:30pm). Both sides know that securing …
Stars Shine at the Weekend
It was an action-packed weekend for Kilkenny Stars teams across a variety of competitions and all over the country. After the heroics of our U18 Ladies the previous weekend, up stepped our U20 Ladies this weekend with a home draw against Dublin Raiders in the Ken Clarke U20 National Cup Competition. The Stars put in …
LEINSTER GLORY SEALED IN THRILLING VICTORY
Dicksboro senior camogie team has once again proven why they are a powerhouse in Leinster, capturing the 2025 AIB Leinster Senior Club Camogie Championship in a game full of drama, skill, and determination. It was a triumph that showcased not just talent, but heart the kind of performance that reminds everyone why this team is …
Shamrocks Cats purr as Offaly champs beaten!
Laois champs up next for Henry’s side BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final Shamrocks Ballyhale 0-25 Kilcormac Killoughey 1-18 Shamrocks produced a terrific second half performance to quell the challenge of Offaly champions, Kilcormac Killoughey and advance to the last four of this seasons AIB Leinster Club SHC, where …
MUCKALEE’S MONUMENTAL MOMENT
Muckalee made history on Saturday, claiming their first AIB Leinster LGFA junior club title, defeating St Colmcille’s (Meath) by a single point at Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA. The triumph marks a monumental moment for the Kilkenny club, ending a two-decade provincial drought and cementing their place in the county’s ladies football history. A late, decisive point from …
Shamrocks seek lucky 13 as Leinster campaign begins
Faithful County opposition await Henry’s charges BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE AIB Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final Shamrocks Ballyhale VS Kilcormac Killoughey Having secured a 21st County title last time out, Shamrocks Ballyhale make the familiar next step and begin the AIB Leinster Club Championship campaign, hoping to claim the O’Neill Cup for a …
Kilkenny Stars defeat Dublin Lions in hard-fought battle
Abbey Seals Dublin Lions – 55 CluneTech Kilkenny Stars – 63 Another road trip and a victory for The Stars last Saturday against a very tough Dublin Lions team who have struggled to get a victory so far this season. This was a potential banana skin game for the Kilkenny team who put in a …
We’re back baby!
Shamrocks take title no. 21 as Loughs crushed BY NIALL SHERRY, SPORTS EDITOR SPORTSEDITOR@KILKENNYOBSERVER.IE St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny SHC Final Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-18 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-12 Rumours of Shamrocks Ballyhale’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. With Henry back at the helm, the south Kilkenny side moved ahead of Tullaroan to become the most successful …
