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06 Sept 2025

Well-known Irish Olympian stops off in Co Kilkenny town

A rugby player with Kilkenny connections has made a short visit home

Well-known Irish Olympian stops off in Co Kilkenny town

A young rugby player with strong Callan connections has been spotted in the Co Kilkenny town. 

Niall Comerford has excelled at rugby sevens and was picked on the Rugby Sevens men’s Olympic squad that played at the Paris games last month.

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Niall’s dad Philip is known for his achievements on the hurling field with John Lockes. Philip currently lives in Kildare and rarely misses a Kilkenny hurling game.

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