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‘It will sharpen his teeth’ – Kilkenny fans look forward to King Henry’s return

By Kilkenny Now 21st October 2021 0

There has been a bittersweet reaction among Kilkenny hurling fans to the shock news that ‘King Henry’ is set to take over as manager of Galway. Last night it was confirmed Ireland’s most decorated hurler is set to take the reins of the Tribesmen ahead of Clare’s Davy Fitzgerald, who had been widely tipped for […]

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Kilkenny Cats clear favourites to reclaim Leinster crown

By Kilkenny Now 5th July 2021 0

Brian Cody’s Cats have been installed as favourites to be crowned Leinster champions after putting Davy Fitzgerald’s Wexford to the sword in an eipc 2-37 to 2-29 extra time victory. But bookies still put Kilkenny behind Munster rivals Limerick and Tipperary in the bid for All-Ireland glory. A late flurry of scores from Kilkenny finally […]

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Kilkenny Cats hot favourites to return to hurling’s top table after win

By Kilkenny Now 17th May 2021 0

Brian Cody’s Cats are hot favourites to get back where they belong at hurling’s top table after they overcome a spirited challenge from Antrim at Nowlan Park yesterday. The Ulster side scored 2-4 in the opening eight minutes of the second half to draw level with the hosts, but Kilkenny prevailed by seven points to […]

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Five-time All-Ireland winner steps away from Kilkenny panel for 2021

By Kilkenny Now 20th January 2021 0

In yet another blow for the Cats heading into the 2021 season, captain Colin Fennelly has decided to take a year away from Kilkenny hurling panel. The 31-year old Ballyhale Shamrock’s star is understood to have told manager Brian Cody in recent days. It is expected that the five-time All-Ireland winner will return to the […]

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‘Extraordinary man’ – Cats boss Cody hailed after returning to helm for 23rd season

By Kilkenny Now 12th January 2021 0

The Kilkenny County Board has ratified Brian Cody as the Senior Hurling manager, his 23rd year in the hot seat. Five-time All-Ireland winner and nine time All-Star, DJ Carey, however, will not be continuing in his role in the backroom team. At the meeting held last night, it was confirmed that James McGarry and Martin […]

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Kilkenny Vs Waterford: Cody’s Cats favourites to declaw Déise

By Kilkenny Now 24th November 2020 0

Kilkenny are being singled out by punters as the most likely side to deny favourites Limerick in the race to crowned this year’s Senior All-Ireland Hurling champions. The Cats face local rivals Waterford this Saturday for a place in the decider. And Kilkenny’s odds of going one better than last year to land their first […]

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Odds of Kilkenny’s first All-Ireland crown in five years shorten after thrilling comeback

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2020 0

Kilkenny’s odds of a first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in five years are getting shorter after they bagged the Leinster title following a thrilling finish against Galway at the weekend. The Tribesmen were on course for victory at Croke Park on Saturday with a five-point advantage just short of the hour mark, but goals from […]

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Galway tipped to declaw Cats as Kilkenny go into Leinster showdown as underdogs

By Kilkenny Now 10th November 2020 0

Bookies have tipped Galway to slay Brian Cody’s Cats as the rivals prepare to meet in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final on Saturday for the sixth time. The Tribesmen saw off the challenge of Wexford with a comfortable final score line of 1-27 to 0-17, prompting BoyleSports to install Shane O’Neill’s side as 8/13 […]

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Cody’s Cats emerge as punters’ favourites to claw back league title from Limerick

By Kilkenny Now 4th February 2020 0

Kilkenny are now the biggest threat to Limerick’s hopes of defending the National Hurling League title after they surged past Carlow and Tipperary suffered a second straight defeat, according to bookies. Brian Cody’s men notched 3-21 on Sunday for the second consecutive match to make it two wins from two as they joined Clare on […]

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30,000 sign petition to block bullfighting ring in Kilkenny following spoof article

By Kilkenny Now 21st September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY ALMOST 30,000 people have signed up to a petition to stop a bullfighting ring from being built in Kilkenny – even though there are no actual plans to construct a controversial arena of its kind. The online petition, which was created on the campaign website www.change.org, urges people to ‘Stop Ireland from Bringing […]