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‘Time to call it a day’ – end of an era for two Kilkenny All-Ireland winners

By Kilkenny Now 18th January 2021 0

Two Kilkenny hurling stars with six All-Ireland medals between them have exited the inter-county stage. Danesfort defender Paul Murphy and Glenmore sharpshooter Ger Aylward both confirmed their retirement from the Kilkenny senior hurling set up over the weekend. Four time All-Ireland winner Murphy said in a statement: “For as long as I can remember it […]

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Cats no longer cream of hurling crop, according to bookies

By Colin Bartley 17th December 2020 0

The Kilkenny senior hurling team are just fourth favourite to claim back the Liam McCarthy cup in 2021, with newly-crowned All-Ireland champions Limerick unsurprisingly emerging as the bookies’ favourite. The Treaty men put Waterford to the sword on Sunday with an awesome display of total hurling to win their second title in three years. In […]

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Heartbreak for Kilkenny as Cats have no answer to stunning Waterford comeback

By Kilkenny Now 28th November 2020 0

Kilkenny are out of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship after Brian Cody’s Cats were blitzed by a stunning Waterford comeback in Croke Park tonight. Kilkenny tore into Waterford from the throw-in and overall made far more of their chances as the Déise were left rueing a slew of wides in the first half. Ballyhale sharpshooter […]

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Hurl or hurley? Kilkenny gives an emphatic response!

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Is it a hurley or a hurl? After a serious week of campaigning by All-Stars Lee Chin and Séamus Callanan and over 25,000 votes, the results are in. And it appears – a bit like the US presidential election – the country is split down the middle when it comes to this sporting issue. In […]

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The magic of science: First ever Kilkenny Science Festival unveils dazzling array of exciting events

By Kilkenny Now 4th November 2020 0

Reptiles, an online scavenger hunt, a transition year science quiz and many more fun and educational events will take place from Saturday at the first ever Kilkenny Science Festival.   The jam-packed schedule of events will take place over seven days from Saturday as part of National Science Week, funded by Science Foundation Ireland. Kilkenny […]

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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 […]