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06 Sept 2025

PICTURES: Kilkenny senior hurlers embrace supporter in heartwarming photos

The local GAA fan is a resident in the Kingsriver Community service, based in Stoneyford

A Kilkenny supporter had the opportunity to fulfill their hurling dreams earlier this year, as he met his hurling heroes after the Cats' Allianz Hurling League win over over Wexford in Chadwicks Wexford Park. in Chadwicks Wexford Park.

For the first time since 2018, Kilkenny won away to their close rivals in an eight-point success. After the game, Tyrone caught up with Eoin Cody (Shamrocks Ballyhale), David Blanchfield (Bennettsbridge) and Billy Drennan (Galmoy) as well as RTE GAA reporter, Damien Lawlor to chew the fat on a satisfying win for Derek Lyng's team.

"Substitution on the Kilkenny team, number 18 Tyrone Hetherington," the Kingsriver Community, a Stoneyford based residential service posted to social media.

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