The funeral details for All-Ireland medal winner from the Kilkenny team of 1969 Joe Millea have been announced. Mr Millea, father of camogie star Tracy Millea, lined out for Graigue Ballycallan. His death notice said: “Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, his loving wife Helen, daughters Tracy and Sinead, sons Seán and Niall, brothers Pat […]
THE Kilkenny County Board are reportedly set to appeal Richie Hogan’s controversial red card from Sunday’s All-Ireland senior hurling final defeat to Tipperary. Referee James Owens gave the Danesfort man his orders shortly before half-time for what was perceived as a high elbow on Tipperary’s Cathal Barrett. The Irish Independent this morning reported that
Kilkenny 0-20 Tipperary 3-25 THE sending off of Richie Hogan was the main talking point of the All-Ireland senior hurling final as Tipperary made the most of their numerical advantage to put Kilkenny to the sword at Croke Park today. Three devastating goals proved to be the difference as the Cats struggled to claw their […]
By COLIN BARTLEY TICKET pricing for the All-Ireland final has become a bone of contention for many, and a Kilkenny hurling legend and inter-county manager has weighed in calling the prices “shocking”. Eddie Brennan, the eight-time All-Ireland winner, four-time All-Star, and current Laois senior hurling manager, says its high time the GAA looked at having […]