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‘It’s disrespectful’ – Henry hits out at talk of him taking over from Brian Cody

By Kilkenny Now 26th April 2019 Post a comment

HURLING legend Henry Shefflin has hit out at “disrespectful” talk linking him with the Kilkenny senior job while Brian Cody remains the top Cat. Shefflin, who won a record 10 All-Ireland medals with his county, has also brought his winning mentality into coaching: he recently guided Ballyhale Shamrocks to the All-Ireland club title in his […]

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‘I grew up supporting Kilkenny and Henry Shefflin’ – confessions of a Carlow hurler

By Kilkenny Now 19th April 2019 0

CARLOW hurling star Martin Kavanagh has revealed how he grew up supporting the Cats – and idolised Henry Shefflin – as he prepares to come face-to-face with Brian Cody’s Kilkenny on the pitch. Martin Kavanagh said he can’t wait to do battle with Kilkenny at the neighbouring counties prepare for their Leinster SHC clash at […]

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Who is your local superhero? Nominations sought for Garda Youth Awards

By Kilkenny Now 15th April 2019 0

COMMUNITY leaders, teachers, sports coaches and parents are being urged to nominate young people who are making a positive contribution to their communities for the inaugural Garda Youth Awards. There is less than seven weeks to go before the closing date for nominations on May 31. To nominate any young person you think deserves recognition, […]

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Hundreds from Kilkenny and South East march in Dublin to demand 24-hour cardiac services

By Kilkenny Now 13th April 2019 0

HUNDREDS of people from Kilkenny and across the South East joined forces to demand 24 hour cardiac care services for the region at a march in Dublin today. Busloads of protesters travelled to the capital this morning to make their voices heard. The march got underway at the Garden of Remembrance at 1.30pm, before snaking […]

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‘Have a heart’ – Kilkenny hurling legends back march for 24-hour cardio care

By Kilkenny Now 12th April 2019 0

KILKENNY sporting legends have joined forces with the campaign for 24-hour cardiac care in the South East as thousands from the region prepare to march in Dublin tomorrow. The march, organised by the Health Equality for the South East (HEFSE), gets underway at 1:30pm in Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance. Thousands are expected to join the […]

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Six Ballyhale stars make final 15 of GAA Club Players’ Awards

By Kilkenny Now 6th April 2019 0

THEY conquered the All Ireland club championship, now Ballyhale’s hurling heroes are dominating the individual players’ accolades. No fewer than six Ballyhale Shamorcks stars have made the final 15 of the 2019 AIB GAA Club Players’ Awards. Henry Shefflin’s sharp shooters Colin Fennelly and Adrian Mullen are on the shortlist for the overall Club Hurler […]

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A breakfast fit for champions! Ballyhale’s hurling heroes tuck into Billy’s ‘Full Irish’

By Kilkenny Now 18th March 2019 Post a comment

IT was a breakfast fit for champions! Ballyhale’s hurling heroes – and what seemed like half the parish – crammed into Billy’s Tearooms & Shop this morning for a hearty breakfast in the aftermath of the Shamrocks’ emphatic victory in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club Final at Croke Park yesterday. The staff and volunteers at […]

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Brilliant Ballyhale outclass St Thomas to be crowned All-Ireland club champs for seventh time

By Kilkenny Now 17th March 2019 2

Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-28 St Thomas (Galway) 2-11 OH how Brian Cody will be glad to welcome back his Ballyhale boys. The Shamrocks became the second Kilkenny club after Dunnamaggin to be crowned All-Ireland club champions this year as the South Kilkenny club easily overcame Galway’s St Thomas at Croke Park. The victory marks an incredible […]

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Recognising our inspiring young people – applications for Garda Youth Awards open

By Kilkenny Now 14th March 2019 0

DO you know any young person who is deserving of recognition for the positive contribution they are making to their local community? If so, you can now nominate them online for the 2019 Kilkenny-Carlow 2019 Garda Youth Awards on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Kilkenny-CarlowGardaYouthAwa… Kilkenny gardai are urging community leaders, teachers, sports

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Role models Henry Shefflin and Evanne Ní Chuillin launch Garda Youth Awards

By Kilkenny Now 4th March 2019 0

HURLING legend Henry Shefflin and RTÉ journalist Evanne Ní Chuilinn have thrown their support behind an innovative new initiative to recognise the hugely positive contributions that young people are making to their local communities. The Garda Youth Awards will recognise the “outstanding contribution” young people between the ages of 13 and 21 are making to […]