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11 Jan 2026

WATCH: The key moments as Kilkenny play first competitive match of 2026

Kilkenny 2-17 Laois 0-10

WATCH: The key moments as Kilkenny play first competitive match of 2026

Kilkenny eased to their first competitive win of the 2026 senior inter-county season, beating Laois by 13 points (2-17 to 0-10) in the Walsh Shield semi-final in a wet Rathdowney. - MATCH HIGHLIGHTS BELOW COURTESY OF CLUBBER

The result means the Noresiders will face Kildare at a home venue next weekend. That decider will also give former Kilkenny senior hurler Brian Dowling a first opportunity to face his native county before the Leinster Championship later this year.

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Speaking post-match, Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was pleased with his team's showing with Liam Moore and Gearoid Dunne chipping in with a goal apiece while goalkeeper Aidan Tallis pulled off an impressive penalty save. 

A full match report and reaction to follow...

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