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Hurling: the ancient Irish sport

By Kilkenny Now 22nd June 2022 0

How much do you know about hurling? This outdoor Gaelic sport is rising in popularity again. Find out all you need to know about this ancient sport here. Hurling, one of the world’s oldest field games, is returning to mainstream culture. Whether you’re Irish or not, you’ve likely heard a sports fan mention this unique […]

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Cats give Laois 23-point mauling as Kilkenny lay down All-Ireland marker

By Kilkenny Now 23rd April 2022 0

Kilkenny sent a serious message of intent to anyone who thinks this yar’s All-Ireland battle will purely be a Munster affair as the Cats gave Laois a 23-point mauling at Nowlan Park this evening. Although the reall battle starts now, Brian Cody’s men completed their task in style to show they mean business this year. […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Croke Park in September is where we all belong

By Kilkenny Now 23rd April 2022 0

The GAA has been running ads on television and other platforms featuring people with big hearts who play for small clubs. They show young lads running on beaches at the crack of dawn and girls training on pitches that look like the last event they were used for was the ploughing championships. The show  volunteers […]

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Despite Kilkenny’s win over Waterford, Déise are favourites to capture league title

By Kilkenny Now 22nd March 2022 0

Despite claiming claimed top spot in Division 1B with a 2-21 to 0-21 win over Waterford, bookies have installed the Déise as favourites to win the National League title. At a well-attended match in UPMC Nowlan Park, Waterford started off strongly and went into an early 0-7 to 0-3 lead, but the Cats were too […]

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Breakfast of champions awaits Ballyhale’s hurling heroes

By Kilkenny Now 11th February 2022 0

Ballyhale’s all-conquering huring heroes have been given an extra special motivating drive as they prepare to face Ballygunner in Saturday’s All-Ireland club finale – a full Irish at Billy’s Tearooms! The Kilkenny champs are looking to capture a remarkable ninth Tommy Moore Cup when the face-off against Waterford’s finest in the hugely

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Club kings Ballyhale red-hot favourites to retain Kilkenny crown

By Kilkenny Now 26th October 2021 Post a comment

Club kings Ballyhale Shamrocks are red hot favourites to retain their status as Kilkenny Senior Hurling champions after booking a spot in the final with a semi-final victory over James Stephens. The reigning All-Ireland champions went into the break level at Nowlan Park on Sunday and found themselves narrowly behind at the start of the […]

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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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Five Kilkenny stories feature in new book on GAA grassroots

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2021 0

Five Kilkenny stories have been selected to appear in a fascinating new book on the GAA – written by people at the heart of the association nationwide. ‘Grassroots: Stories From The Heart Of The GAA’, is a treasure trove of GAA memories, tales and incidents spanning over 150 years. “The book generated an incredible response […]

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‘I wouldn’t have been able to play without the lads’ support’ – Kilkenny legend reveals battle with rare illness

By Kilkenny Now 28th September 2021 0

Kilkenny hurling legend Michael Fennelly has shared his personal story in a  short film to raise awareness of a form of arthritis that can take up to eight years to diagnose in Ireland. The eight times All-Ireland winner and three times All-Star is supporting Back in Action, the new campaign from Arthritis Ireland, which aims […]

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Kilkenny GAA unveils plans for new building at training facility

By Kilkenny Now 25th July 2021 0

The Kilkenny GAA County Board have sought planning permission for a new building at the inter-county training facility. They are looking for permission from Kilkenny County Council to construct a single-story building comprising a meeting and general purpose room, along with “associated site works”. The local authroity is due to decide on the planned