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Danesfort’s Richie Hogan keeps his eye on the ball during Sunday’s game. Picture: Paul Doyle

Kilkenny IHC- Danesfort claim dramatic penalty success over Rower-Inistioge
Danesfort 1-22 Rower Inistioge 1-22 (After Extra Time)- Danesfort won on Penalties
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James Hughes brings the ball forward during Bennettsbridge's narrow win over Clara. Picure: Paul Doyle

Kilkenny SHC- Blanchfield fires Bennettsbridge to late success over Clara

Cillian Buckley was back to his best as he led Dicksboro to a big win over Thomastown.

Kilkenny SHL- Dicksboro bounce back to assure senior safety

Tullogher Rosbercon centre back Pat Hartley played a big part in the win over Gowran.

Kilkenny IHL- Tullogher survive Gowran revival to maintain 100% record

Nicky Cleere (Inset) top scored as Bennettsbridge claimed a third senior league victory over Dicksboro. Picture: Sportsfile

Kilkenny SHL- Flying start proves decisive as Bennettsbridge claim crucial victo...

O’Loughlin Gaels forward Fionan Mackessy gets away from Mullinavat’s Michael Malone. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- Fionán Mackessy stars as O'Loughlins ease past Mullinavat

John Donnelly gets away from the Bennettsbridge defence. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- Thomastown survive valiant 'Bridge comeback

Clara's Chris Bolger has his route to goal blocked by O'Loughlin Gaels defender Tony Forristal. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- O'Loughlin's kick off title defence in winning style

Young Irelands captain Charlie Fitzgerald receives the cup from Junior Chairman Paddy Cooney. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Keating double helps Gowran to under-19 B crown

Brian Campion (Emeralds) gets away from Cathal Mooney (Tullogher). Picture: Mark Desmond

Kilkenny JHC- Tullogher’s first half blitz sees them past Emeralds

Mikey Butler put in a big display as his O’Loughlin Gaels team beat Mullinavat in the St Canice’s Credit Union senior hurling championship quarter-final in very difficult conditions in Thomastown.

Kilkenny SHC- O’Loughlin’s finish strong to deny Mullinavat

Gowran’s Phillip O’Donnell battles with Dunnamaggin’s Andy Hickey. Picture: Billy Culleton

Kilkenny IHC- Dunn’ and dusted: late goal sinks Gowran
Dunnamaggin 1-4 Young Irelands 0-6
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Mooncoin’s Killian Hogan gets away from Ian Foley of Blacks and Whites. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny IHC- Mooncoin book quarter-final spot with big display

Clara’s Peter Nolan gets to the ball ahead of O’Loughlin Gaels defender David Fogarty . Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- O’Loughlin’s cruise past wasteful Clara

Evan Shefflin aims to bring the ball out of defence in Sunday’s SHL loss to Bennettsbridge. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- ’Bridge see off 14 man Shamrocks

Dunnamaggin full forward John Fitzpatrick takes on the challenge of Rower Inistioge’s Eoin O’Brien during the sides intermediate league clash in Thomastown on Saturday. Picture: Billy Culleton

Kilkenny IHL- Fitzpatrick fires Dunnamaggin to narrow victory over Rower Inistio...

Jack Walsh (Inset) played his part in Rower Inistioge's victory on Friday evening.

Kilkenny IHL- Galavan to the fore as Rower Inistioge claim first win

Glenmore’s Ethan Phelan is watched closely by Shamrocks defender Conor Phelan during Saturday's senior hurling league clash in Ballyhale. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- Glenmore survive late rally to defeat champions

Kilkenny IHC- Thomastown always in control with big win over St Martins

Clara captain Jack Langton receives the league shield after his side’s come from behind success against Dicksboro in Thomastown on Saturday afternoon. Pic: Billy Culleton

Bolger leads superb Clara fightback to deny Dicksboro in Shield Final

A determined Gavin Manning drives forward for Young Irelands. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny IHL- Gowran finish strong to see off Dunnamaggin

Mullinavat’s Padraig Dempsey gets a clearance away ahead of Erins Own’s Declan Dunne during Sunday’s senior league clash. Pic: Billy Culleton

Kilkenny SHL- Mullinavat secure big win as Comer face up to relegation battle

Mullinavat’s John Walsh eyes a shot at goal during his sides victory over Clara. Pic: Mark Desmond

Kilkenny SHL- Walsh fires ’Vat to victory over Clara
Mullinavat 1-20 Clara 0-19
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Glenmore’s Ger Aylward runs past Graigue Ballycallan's Conor Flynn. Pic: Mark Desmond

Kilkenny SHL- Glenmore return to winning ways with crucial victory

Shamrocks centre back Richie Reid gathers possession of the ball . Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- Shamrocks always in command against Mullinavat

Nicky Cleere in action against Shamrocks during last year's championship. Pic: Piaras O'Midheach/Sportsfile

Kilkenny SHL- Cleere points Bennettsbridge to victory

Steffi Fitzgerald has been a key component in what has been a solid Kilkenny defence this season. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sister act will be hoping to lead Kilkenny to glory

Niall Shorthall and Bill Carrigan contest the ball during last Sunday's Senior League clash in Thomastown. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- Clara fightback floors weakened Shamrocks

Thomastown's Dylan Waugh tries to evade the challenge of Dunnamaggin's Denis Hickey during their IHL clash in Saturday. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny IHL- Donnelly to the fore in Thomastown's victory over Dunnamaggin

The Junior A Hurling League winners Thomastown. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Thomastown cruise to Junior A League Title

Dunnamaggin captain Darragh O’Keeffe receives the trophy. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Dunnamaggin prevail in Division 3 penalty thriller

Padraig O’Neill (Young Irelands) holds on to the sliotar despite the strong challenge from Robert Kerwick (John Lockes) during the intermediate hurling relegation final. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Irelands rally as Lockes slip through relegation trapdoor

Dunnamaggin’s Andy Hickey grabs the ball ahead of Ciaran Kavanagh during the Intermediate relegation semi-final on Saturday. Pic: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny IHC- Sharp-eyed Walsh points Dunnamaggin towards safety net

Kilkenny JHC- Wonder Walsh leads the way as Tullogher march into last eight

Ruaidhri Delaney (Rower-Inistioge) gives Owen Wall (O’Loughlin Gaels) a helping hand during their championship clash in Thomastown. Pictures: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHC- Deegan stars as O'Loughlin Gaels cruise into quarter-finals

Bennettsbridge wing forward Liam Blanchfield gains possession during the SHL clash against the Rower-Inistioge. Picture: Willie Dempsey

Kilkenny SHL- Bennettsbridge complete hat-trick of group victories to qualify fo...

Glenmore’s Eoin Murphy grabbed a fortunate goal in Sunday's victory.

Kilkenny IHL- Strong wind blows Glenmore some good fortune

Clara’s John Murphy fights off the challenge of Liam Moore. Pic: Billy Culleton

Kilkenny SHL- Buckley point rescues the ’Boro

Windgap’s Emmet Landy looks for the best option as Tullogher Rosbercon’s Kevin Hennessy, John Cotterell, and Stephen Lawlor give chase in their JJ Kavanagh JHL tie in Ballyhale. Picture: Lena Power

Kilkenny JHL- Power-inspired Windgap get off to a winning start

Willie Mullins has now tasted back to back success in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup with Al Boum

Memories of 25 marvellous years at Cheltenham for Willie Mullins, the greatest t...

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Piltown show real class as they win tremendous football final

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