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06 Sept 2025

Donnelly confirmed as Kilkenny hurling captain for 2025 season

Peter McDonald will be the vice-captain

Donnelly confirmed  as Kilkenny hurling captain for 2025 season

John Donnelly

Thomastown’s John Donnelly will captain the Kilkenny senior hurlers for the upcoming intercounty season.

As a result of Thomastown winning their first Kilkenny SHC title in 78 years last October when defeating O’Loughlin Gaels at UPMC Nowlan Park, All-Star nominee Donnelly has been honoured with leading the team for the year with fellow panelist and clubmate Peter McDonald also confirmed as the vice-captain with the duo taking over from Paddy Deegan and Huw Lawlor.

Kilkenny kick off their Division 1A campaign away to defending league and All-Ireland champions Clare in Cusack Park, Ennis on Sunday at 2pm (live on TG4 Player).

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