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Paul Murphy explains where it all went wrong for Kilkenny
As featured in the Kilkenny People newspaper
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Kilkenny will be looking to maintain their almost flawless championship record against the Dubs

Paul Murphy- Leinster SHC gearing up for dramatic ending this weekend

Cian Kenny reacts to a missed opportunity during Kilkenny’s draw with Offaly in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship in Tullamore last weekend.

Paul Murphy- “Lack of a performance the big issue for Kilkenny going forward“

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng and Kilkenny selector Niall Corcoran react during the closing stages of the Galway game.

Wexford won’t fear going to Nowlan Park to face Kilkenny

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng and Kilkenny selector Niall Corcoran react during the closing stages of the Galway game.

Paul Murphy- Tough start but no panic stations just yet for Kilkenny

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Kilkenny maestro pinpoints moment where game 'changed' versus Tipperary

A disappointed Eoin Murphy after Kilkenny’s All-Ireland Championship exit at the hands of Tipperary last weekend.

Paul Murphy- Clinical Tipp hold the edge but still big regrets for Kilkenny

John Donnelly’s deep lying role could be critical to how the game pans out in Croke Park on Sunday

Paul Murphy- 'Tough one to call as bitter rivals meet again in Croker'

John Donnelly’s deep lying role could be critical to how the game pans out in Croke Park on Sunday

Paul Murphy- 'Tough one to call as bitter rivals meet again in Croker'

TJ Reid celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during Sunday’s Leinster final. Picture: Sportsfile

Paul Murphy- Kilkenny in a good place but Croke Park final future worth debate

'The question marks are still there' - Kilkenny legend ahead of Leinster Final

Derek Lyng and Micheal Donoghue will come face to face once again this Sunday afternoon. Picture: Sportsfile

Paul Murphy- Kilkenny’s extra goal threat gives them the edge in Leinster SHC Fi...
Silver up for grabs: Plenty to look forward to on massive final weekend in hurling
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ANALYSIS: Recent match between two counties 'a good warning' for Kilkenny

Kilkenny players, from left, TJ Reid, Billy Ryan and Jordan Molloy after the Leinster Championship Round 4 match with Dublin in UPMC Nowlan Park.

Opinion- Plenty of positives as Kilkenny make their mark ahead of Wexford clash

Paddy Deegan of Kilkenny and David Nally of Offaly shake hands at the end of the Leinster SHC game in UPMC Nowlan Park.

Opinion- Plenty more still to come but Kilkenny motoring well so far

The Kilkenny jerseys in the dressing room before the start of last Saturday’s game in UPMC Nowlan Park

Paul Murphy: Kilkenny impress but standard of opposition was pretty poor

Opinion: Competition for places a big positive for Derek Lyng- Paul Murphy

TJ Reid went past the 700 point mark in his 89th championship appearance for the Cats on Saturday afternoon.

Disappointment for Kilkenny but better days lie ahead- Paul Murphy

The way the Kilkenny forwards closed down the Dublin players during Saturday’s Leinster final was really impressive.

Paul Murphy- It was a controlled and efficient performance by improving Kilkenn...

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter, left, and Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng, shake hands after Sunday’s game in Nowlan Park.

Opinion- Wexford win will serve Kilkenny well going forward

James Byrne (Wexford) is tackled by David Blanchfield (Kilkenny) during the league clash earlier this year. Kilkenny will be looking to end a recent winless run when they face Wexford in Nowlan Park

Opinion- Improvements to be made but Kilkenny are on the right track

The Kilkenny team emerge from the dressing room ahead of last Saturday’s game with Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park.

Opinion- Complacent Cats took their eye off the ball

After drawing the subsequent group-stage clash last term, another tight tussle is expected betwee Kilkenny and Galway.

Opinion- ‘I’d imagine both teams will go all out to win this game”
Full gas: Both Kilkenny and Galway will give their all in Sunday’s crucial championship clash
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A lot of neutral eyes will be fixed on the meeting of Clare and Limerick in Ennis on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Sportsfile

Opinion- All eyes are fixed on Munster as Kilkenny go under the radar

Darragh O’Donovan of Limerick is tackled by Tommy Walsh of Kilkenny during Sunday’s All-Ireland final at Croke Park. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Paul Murphy Column- Kilkenny gave it their all but Limerick proved too powerful

Paul Murphy believes this Kilkenny team can go all the way on Sunday. Picture: Piaras Ó Midheach/Sportsfile

Paul Murphy Column- Bench impact can see Kilkenny over the line and thwart Limer...

The Kilkenny players celebrate at the end of Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final win over Clare

Paul Murphy Column- Kilkenny’s hurling IQ came to the fore in tough Clare test

Derek Lyng will be looking to guide Kilkenny to a second successive All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final.

Paul Murphy Column- Cats to advance but Clare to push them all the way

Kilkenny’s John Donnelly puts in a big challenge on Galway’s Jack Grealish during Sunday’s Leinster SHC Final

Paul Murphy Column- Lyng’s men earn rewards by battling right to final whistle

Kilkenny’s Billy Drennan and Wexford’s Liam Ryan battle for control of the ball during Sunday’s Leinster SHC clash

Paul Murphy Column- "It’s a missed opportunity for Kilkenny, but still many posi...

Mossy Keoghan and Richie Reid walk off the pitch at the end of Kilkenny’s win over Dublin on Saturday. Picture: Sportsfile

Paul Murphy Column: "It’s hard to pick Kilkenny’s starting 15 at the minute"

Mossy Keoghan and Richie Reid walk off the pitch at the end of Kilkenny’s win over Dublin on Saturday. Picture: Sportsfile

Paul Murphy Column- "It’s hard to pick Kilkenny’s starting 15 at the minute"

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng before the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match with Antrim last Sunday

Paul Murphy- Clinical Cats will be happy at putting up a big score

Huw Lawlor of Kilkenny and Jack Grealish of Galway shake hands after the Leinster senior hurling round robin match at UPMC Nowlan Park. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Paul Murphy Column- Plenty of Kilkenny positives ahead of trip to Belfast

Kilkenny made a winning start to their Leinster campaign under new manager Derek Lyng - this weekend’s clash with Galway could be a big test of their championship credentials. Picture: Sportsfile

Opinion- Galway game is the challenge Cats have looked forward to

Kilkenny under-20 manager Derek Lyng during his side’s one point victory over Galway in Tullamore on Monday evening. Picture: Sportsfile

Paul Murphy: Galway game is the challenge Kilkenny have looked forward to

While Kilkenny were hugely disappointed to come out second best against Limerick, they can still be proud of their performance

"When you see the amount of young fellas coming through, it bodes well for Kilke...

While Kilkenny were hugely disappointed to come out second best against Limerick, they can still be proud of their performance

Paul Murphy- Kilkenny hurling in a good place despite final defeat

The final comes with more pageantry than any other game

Paul Murphy- An intriguing All-Ireland awaits but Kilkenny to come home with Mac

Kilkenny defender Mikey Butler didn’t give Tony Kelly a sniff of a chance during last Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final in Croke Park Picture: John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Paul Murphy: An immense performance from Kilkenny all over the pitch

Conor Fogarty had an enormous game for Kilkenny in the Leinster Final, shutting down Galway’s Tom Monaghan PIC: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE

Paul Murphy: Cats ready for a battle that could go right to the wire - Kilkenny ...

Conor Fogarty had an enormous game for Kilkenny in the Leinster Final, shutting down Galway’s Tom Monaghan PIC: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE

Paul Murphy: Cats ready for a battle that could go right to the wire - Kilkenny ...

Conor Fogarty had an enormous game for Kilkenny in the Leinster final, shutting down Galway’s Tom Monaghan

Paul Murphy Column- Cats ready for a battle which could go right to the wire

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