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Kilkenny's first match of the 2026 season will have to wait for another few days yet after the county's scheduled Walsh Cup clash with Westmeath was cancelled on Sunday. - PICTURES BELOW
The match was originally due to be played in The Downs but was moved to St Loman's GAA grounds in Mullingar following a pitch inspection.
LISTEN: Click here for full Derek Lyng interview
However, upon arrival, Kilkenny's medical team in consultation with match officials deemed the club's 3G pitch to be unsuitable to play on. - MORE DETAILS HERE
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