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‘This is not Irish dancing’ – Richie Hogan hits out at red card  

By Kilkenny Now 21st August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY Kilkenny’s Richie Hogan has spoken out about that red card he received in the All-Ireland final saying it was an “honest challenge” and “absolutely no way a sending-off.” In his first interview since the now infamous incident, the seven-time All-Ireland champion insisted he should never have seen red for his challenge on […]

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BIG MATCH WEATHER: Be prepared for all conditions

By Kilkenny Now 18th August 2019 0

CATS fans heading to the match would be well advised to bring the wet gear as there is a good chance the sliothar will be wet in Croke Park this afternoon. The forecast for Dublin is fairly mixed, sunny spells and showers, which come afternoon, could turn into full-on rain and maybe even thunderstorms. According […]

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KILKENNY V TIPP – BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Where tomorrow’s All-Ireland final will be won and lost

By Kilkenny Now 17th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ONE thing to be put to bed is the idea that this is a new Kilkenny team, a team a couple of years in the making. Because they ain’t! Take away Huw Lawlor and Adrian Mullen, two players thrown into championship battle for the first time this year, or Paddy Deegan, John […]

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All-Ireland Final build-up – silence is Blue and Gold-en

By Kilkenny Now 16th August 2019 0

BY COLIN BARTLEY IN TIPPERARY there are four divisions in the county championship, North, South, West and Mid, there is no East Tipperary some brave souls there joke. East Tipp is Kilkenny. But the jokes are in short supply this week across the border, in fact its very quiet altogether, like some conspiracy to silence. […]

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GAA issue warning over All-Ireland final ticket scam targeting Kilkenny supporters

By Kilkenny Now 15th August 2019 0

By  COLIN BARTLEY SUPPORTERS on the hunt for tickets for this weekends All-Ireland final are warned to be on the lookout for an email scam. Numerous clubs, businesses, and fans in supporter’s groups have received an email offering them box tickets for the final this Sunday between Kilkenny and Tipperary, the GAA has confirmed. They […]

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Last chance for final tickets as Cody puts Cats through their paces in front of fans

By Kilkenny Now 12th August 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY A HUGE crowd is expected to flock to Nowlan Park this evening as fans get a final chance to catch the Cats before they lock down their preparations for this Sunday’s All-Ireland decider. As well as a limited amount of tickets going on sale to the public at Nowlan Park this evening, […]

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GAA hand Wexford man the whistle for Cats v Tipp All-Ireland decider

By Kilkenny Now 6th August 2019 Post a comment

THE GAA have announced the referee for this year’s All- Ireland Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Tipperary on Sunday week. Wexford’s James Owens will referee his second All-Ireland in a row and third in all, when he throws in on August 18th. Apart from last year’s final between Limerick and Galway, Owens had the honour […]