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‘A kind quiet gentleman and a loss that will always be felt’ – warm tributes to former Kilkenny hurler after his untimely death

By Kilkenny Now 22nd October 2020 0

A local GAA club has paid a warm tribute to a former Kilkenny minor hurling player after his untimely death earlier this week. St Patrick’s Ballyragget GAA club took to social media to express their deepest sympathy to the family of clubman Eoin Bergin. Eoin was a pacy forward who played a key role in […]

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Your county needs you: Cody calls for Cats to help with tourism drive

By Kilkenny Now 13th July 2020 0

Kilkenny is looking for volunteers to help highlight how what we already know – how great this city and county is! A new initiative, aimed at people stay-cationing in Kilkenny, is looking for people willing to be an advocate for the county and a convenient support for visitors. Kilkenny County Council is launching the Kilkenny Welcome […]

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‘In the back of my mind I know my body is not there anymore’ – Kilkenny legend calls time on glittering career with club and county

By Kilkenny Now 28th May 2020 0

Kilkenny legend Michael Fennelly has finally called time on his glittering hurling career with club and county. The 35-year-old won no fewer than eight All-Ireland SHC medals with the Cats as well as five All-Ireland club titles with the Ballyhale Shamrocks. However Fennelly, who has been plauged by injuries in recent months, said he does […]

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Hurler of the Year Mullen to miss season as cruciate tear is confirmed

By Colin Bartley 25th February 2020 0

Kilkenny’s current Young Hurler of the year looks set to miss the remainder of the season in a serious blow to the Cats’ ambitions this year. Adrian Mullen, the 20-year-old Ballyhale Shamrock’s clubman tore his cruciate ligament in his knee in the drawn league match with Clare over the weekend. Mullen was stretchered off in […]

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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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‘Deeply regretted by his family’ – funeral details for All Ireland winner Joe Millea

By Kilkenny Now 1st February 2020 0

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 […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide to all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 8th October 2019 0

Tue 08 Oct  Duggan Steel Under-13 Roinn C Football League (Round: League Final Replay), Venue: Danesfort, Danesfort V Dicksboro18:30, Wed 09 Oct  Allianz/Cumann na mBunscol Roinn A Toymaster Football League (Round: Round 6), Venue: St. Canice`s NS, St. Canice`s NS V Thomastown NS15:30, (Round: Round 6), Venue: Kilkenny CBS NS, Kilkenny CBS NS V Gaelscoil […]

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Cats shake-up: Cody loses Dempsey from backroom team, Lyng to follow

By Kilkenny Now 2nd October 2019 0

By Colin Bartley BRIAN Cody looks likely to extend his reign as Kilkenny Hurling manager but his backroom team for 2020 will be unrecognisable. Two of Cody’s most trusted generals have decided to step away from the Kilkenny backroom team. For the first time in 15 seasons, Mick Dempsey will not be prowling the sideline […]

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THROW-IN: Your complete guide to all the local GAA fixtures for the week ahead

By Kilkenny Now 1st October 2019 0

Wed 02 Oct  Duggan Steel Under-15 B Hurling Championship (Round: Q/Final (B)), Venue: MW Hire Dunmore, Tullaroan V Erins Own19:30, Allianz/Cumann na mBunscol Roinn A Toymaster Football League (Round: Round 5), Venue: Gaelscoil Osra, Loch Bu  , Gaelscoil Osraí V Clara NS15:30, (Round: Round 5), Venue: Thomastown BNS, Thomastown NS V Kilkenny CBS NS15:30, (Round: […]

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Cats receive nine All-Star nominations, TJ Reid in running for Player of the Year

By Kilkenny Now 26th September 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY KILKENNY players have received nine nominations for the PwC All-Star hurling awards, and TJ Reid has been nominated for Player of the Year. Adrian Mullen’s breakout season has been recognised as he gets a nod for the Young Hurler of the Year. All-Ireland champions Tipperary lead the way with 11 of their […]