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Cody hails his magnificent troops |
Cody hails his magnificent troops
Brian Cody lauded his players in the aftermath of their latest All-Ireland win and said it was possible their best ever display as Waterford were overwhelmed.
All-Ireland SHC: Kilkenny treble as Deise implode
Three-in-a-row All-Ireland Senior titles for the Cats, and a quadruple across all grades, still on the cards after Brian Cody’s men captured Liam McCarthy for the 31st time, thanks to an emphatic 23-point victory over Waterford at Croke Park.
All-Ireland MHC: Purcell fires Cats to minor success
Danny Purcell was certainly worthy of the super-sub tag as he turned a strong Galway performance on its head, with 1-1 in the final four minutes, to power Kilkenny to their 19th ESB MHC title at Croke Park.
Comerford sees off sickness scare
Kilkenny’s hurling camp breathed a collective sigh of relief after ace Martin Comerford declared himself fit after fighting off the effects of a bug.
Camogie roundup
Kilkenny came from five points down at half-time to edge past Galway by 2-5 to 0-9 in Saturday’s Gala All-Ireland intermediate camogie semi-final replay at Templemore.
’Final will test Cats’ hunger’ - Fitzpatrick
Kilkenny captain James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick says time will tell whether the Cats can conjure up the necessary hunger to overcome Waterford in today’s (Sunday) All-Ireland SHC decider.
Keher says Cats have hat-trick of incentives
Kilkenny hurling legend Eddie Keher believes there are three good reasons why he would dearly like to see the Cats get the cream in today’s (Sunday) All-Ireland SHC final.
Hickey talks up the opposition’s fire power
Kilkenny defender Noel Hickey has praised the collective potency of the Waterford attack ahead of today’s (Sunday) All-Ireland SHC final.
Cody sticks with his winning formula
Kilkenny hurling manager Brian Cody has shown faith in his charges ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final by naming the same starting fifteen players that defeated Cork in last month’s semi-final.
’Same as you were’ for Cats Og
Kilkenny minor hurling manager Richie Mulrooney has kept faith with the same 15 players that emphatically defeated three-in-a-row chasing Tipperary in the semi-finals.
Barry backs Ryan to make a mistake
Illusionist Keith Barry has predicted that Kilkenny ’keeper PJ Ryan will make a match-losing mistake in the 22nd minute of Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final clash with Waterford.
Quinn compares Cody to Ferguson
Former Ireland international soccer player and current Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn says the way Kilkenny boss Brian Cody commands the total respect of his charges is similar to the way Man Utd chief Alex Ferguson is held in awe by his players.
’We’re as proud as punch’ - College Professor
Waterford Institute Director Professor Kieran R. Byrne has admitted that while all belonging to WIT are proud that 18 past pupils will feature in Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final, he admits the college is split down the middle when it comes to showing their true colours!
Kennedy and Walsh go to battle
Ducksy Walsh has been the king of Irish handball courts for past two decades and this year sees the 42-year-old appear in his 20th All-Ireland Senior Final.
Weekend previews
It doesn’t get any bigger than All-Ireland hurling final weekend and we look ahead to the senior and minor clashes. Can Waterford and Galway stop a Kilkenny double on Sunday?
Kilkenny and Waterford sessions draw a crowd
Kilkenny’s preparations ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland final have brought about some huge attendances from supporters.
Cody not thinking about three-in-a-row
Kilkenny boss Brian Cody has stated that the much hyped three-in-row title bid that has surrounded the Cats recently doesn’t cross his mind too often.
Ó hAilpín can’t look past Kilkenny
Cork’s Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has backed Brian Cody’s Kilkenny side to achieve their three-in-a-row All-Ireland title bid against Waterford this Sunday at Croke Park.
Re-designed All-Ireland medal revealed
The GAA has confirmed that the winners of next Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC will be the first to be presented with the re-designed All-Ireland medal.
Head to Head: Michael Kavanagh v John Mullane
Remarkably, this will be Michael Kavanagh’s ninth All-Ireland final, having played in his first 10 years ago when Kilkenny were ambushed by an Offaly side they had already defeated in the Leinster final.
Hungry as ever for more success
Jackie Tyrrell is a cool customer - calm and composed, something which epitomises this Kilkenny panel ahead of another All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final. You just can’t beat the experience - ever present since 2003, the James Stephens clubman is seeking out his fourth Liam McCarthy triumph this September.
RTÉ Radio bring finals commentary worldwide
RTÉ Radio 1 will bring live commentary of this weekend’s All-Ireland Hurling Final, when Waterford meets Kilkenny, to GAA fans worldwide.
’Cha’ not taking Deise for granted
Kilkenny captain James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick feels it’s crucial that his side do not underestimate Waterford going into Sunday’ All-Ireland SHC decider.
Dempsey could switch to Laois
Kilkenny hurling selector Michael Dempsey may well end his tenure with Brian Cody’s management team after this Sunday’s All-Ireland final to opt for the Laois football trainer’s job.
Cody to announce side tomorrow
Kilkenny manager Brian Cody is set to announce his starting 15 players for this Sunday’s All-Ireland decider against Waterford tomorrow (Friday).
Hogan focusing on Sunday
Brian Hogan has confirmed that the Kilkenny players will be firmly focusing on Sunday’s All-Ireland final, rather than the much-hyped three-in-a-row title bid that’s in their grasp.
Three-in-a-row talk doesn’t bother Delaney
Kilkenny’s classy defender JJ Delaney is adamant that the Cats won’t be burdened by talk of their bid for a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland hurling successes which is now within touching distance following their magnificent semi-final performance against Cork.
Hennessy still racing to glory
As Kilkenny prepare for the All-Ireland final and a meeting with old rivals and neighbours Waterford, all the talk is about whether or not the Cats can lift their third consecutive title.
Orr fancies cats for treble
Despite his concerns about Waterford having "one big game in them", former Kilkenny full back and All-Ireland winning captain Nicky Orr is confident that the Cats have what it takes to complete the coveted three-in-a-row.
English: Cody is ’greatest manager’
Nicky English has cited Kilkenny boss Brian Cody as the ’greatest manager’ in hurling ahead of this Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final between the Black Cats and Waterford.
Cats to give a good account of themselves
Kilkenny have what it takes to complete a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland hurling successes at Waterford’s expense, according to the chairman of the Leinster Society of Chartered Accountants and Cats fan Julie Herlihy.
Head to Head: Ken McGrath v Henry Shefflin
This mouth-watering duel is worth the admission fee alone. Viewed by many as the two outstanding hurlers of their generation, they will finally come face to face on the biggest stage of all following Waterford’s qualification for the All-Ireland final for the first time in 45 years.
Tomas Mulcahy column: The final countdown
Who would have predicted a few months back that the pairing for this years All-Ireland hurling final would be between Kilkenny and Waterford?
Shefflin plays down hype
Kilkenny ace Henry Shefflin is confident that the Cats can emerge from the hype this week that is sure to surround this Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final against Waterford.
Kavanagh wary of Deise threat
Kilkenny veteran Michael Kavanagh has admitted that Waterford will have no fear of coming up against the Cats this Sunday at Croke Park.
Fogarty figures
Kilkenny selector Martin Fogarty is recognised as a top hurling strategist. And he hopes he, along with the rest of the Cats, can figure out how to beat Waterford.
Kilkenny minors same for final
Kilkenny minor hurlers have kept that faith with the same 15 players that defeated Tipperary for this Sunday’s All-Ireland MHC final against Galway.
President reveals details of Special Congress Hurling proposal
Ahead of a meeting with Leinster GAA Officials in Portlaoise tonight, GAA President Nickey Brennan has revealed the details of the newly-structured Hurling Championship proposals which are set to be placed before Special Congress on October 4th at Croke Park.
Can Ducksy reign again?
The stage is finally set for a thrilling M DONNELLY 60x30 All-Ireland Senior Singles final where defending champion, Dublin’s Eoin Kennedy will battle against Kilkenny legend, Michael ’Ducksy’ Walsh for top honours at Croke Park Handball HQ.
1963 Reprise?
The last time Kilkenny and Waterford met in the All-Ireland final the Cats won out by 4-17 to 6-8. Ladbrokes are offering odds of 16-1 on Kilkenny achieving a points total of 29 and defeating the Deise.
Fixtures
Fixtures for the coming week.
Tyrrell looking to complete last step
Kilkenny’s Jackie Tyrrell has admitted that his side are just one step away from completing the four that the panel had set out from the start of the year.
Head to Head: Noel Hickey v Eoin Kelly
One of the more intriguing match-ups, this could go a long way towards determining where the Liam McCarthy Cup will be spending the next 12 months.
Kilkenny’s search for three-in-a-rows
While Kilkenny head the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship roll of honour along with Cork, both having won 30 titles, they have just one three-in-a-row compared to four by their keenest rivals.
Camogie roundup
Kilkenny collected a third successive All-Ireland minor A camogie championship with a comfortable 3-15 to 1-7 victory against Clare in Sunday’s final, played at Geraldine Park in Athy.
Fitzgerald admits to feeling ’betrayed’
Waterford hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald has admitted that he has been left feeling ’betrayed’ after a video clip of him giving a half-time talk to his Limerick IT side made it onto the internet site Youtube.
All-Ireland IHC final: Cats see off Limerick
Kilkenny’s ambition to keep their All-Ireland quadruple hopes intact got a major boost at Semple Stadium in Thurles on Saturday, when the Cats captured their first All-Ireland Intermediate title since 1973, following a hard-earned victory against a determined Limerick side.
Fennelly making late bid for inclusion
Michael Fennelly is back in contention for a place in Kilkenny’s All-Ireland hurling final line-up after returning to training this week.
Intermediates go for All-Ireland glory
Kilkenny’s bid for a clean sweep of All-Ireland hurling titles begins on Saturday when Pat Hoban’s intermediate team face Limerick at Semple Stadium.
Fitzgerald aims for silverware
Davy Fitzgerald will aim to secure the first part of an All-Ireland double this weekend as his Clare Minor Camogie side take on Kilkenny in the Minor A Final on Sunday.
Cats name side for IHC final
Kilkenny have made two changes ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship final with Limerick, along with a significant number of positional changes.
Scene set for intriguing All-Ireland hurling final
What has been a memorable All-Ireland hurling championship is all set for a dramatic climax when Kilkenny and Waterford go head to head in the final in Croke Park on Sunday week, September 7 (3.30pm).
Tipp Supporters CLub All-Ireland U16
The Tipperary Supporters Club All Ireland Under 16 hurling championship will be held in the county this weekend. Twelve counties are participating.
Fixtures
Fixtures in the county for the coming week.
Callinan happy to be in a final
Tipperary’s Seamus Callinan has admitted that he’s glad to finally be in an All-Ireland against Kilkenny.
All-Ireland U21HC: Cats end Galway’s reign
Two-goal hero Richie Hogan helped Kilkenny edge out reigning All-Ireland U21hurling champions Galway in a competitive encounter at a rain-sodden Semple Stadium, Thurles on Saturday.
Walsh hoping to help make it a hat-trick of finals for Cats
Kilkenny U21 hurling coach Michael Walsh says his team will be doing all they can to bypass Galway’s challenge when the sides meet on Saturday in the All-Ireland semi-final at Semple Stadium.
Holders through to league final
Holders Shamrocks are safely through to the all-county senior hurling league final.
U21 boss used to underdogs tag
It’s not often the Cats are seen as underdogs but - with an All-Ireland final looming - Kilkenny U21 boss Michael Walsh is used to it.
Galway and Kilkenny stay the same
Galway and Kilkenny have both kept the faith in the sides that won their respective provincial deciders ahead of this Saturday’s All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling semi-final against each other.
’Cha’ speaks out about Kenny incident
Kilkenny’s James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick has spoken about the incident with Cork opponent Tom Kenny which has led to the Rebel’s four-week suspension.
First intermediate 7-a-side to be held in Ratoath
Ratoath in Meath are set to host the first official intermediate football 7’s competition, which will take its place alongside the Kilmacud Crokes senior and St. Jude’s junior competitions.
Leinster U-13 Mini Hurling Feile 2008
On Saturday, 13th September eight seeded venues in Wicklow will be hosting an U-13 Mini Hurling Feile. Following on from the success the inaugural Mini Feile in 2007 Leinster Council have now included this event in their Games Programme for 2008.
Kenny gets four weeks
Cork hurler Tom Kenny has been hit with a four-week ban following the GAA’s investigation into his altercation with Kilkenny captain James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick earlier this month.
Club official rubbishes Shefflin injury concerns
A Kilkenny club official has brushed aside the speculation that Henry Shefflin will not be fit for next month’s All-Ireland SHC final against Waterford.
Kelly to referee hurling final
Barry Kelly will referee his second All-Ireland SHC final in three years after he was named the man in the middle for the meeting of Kilkenny and Waterford.
Fixtures
Forthcoming GAA fixtures in the county.
’Cha’ in no danger of missing final
James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick should be in the clear to line-out for Kilkenny as they look to defend their All-Ireland SHC title for a second successive time against Waterford next month.
Waterford’s 45-year wait is over
The 45-year wait is over for Waterford hurlers. After experiencing so much disappointment on big days in Croke Park over the last decade they delivered in thrilling style on Sunday to beat Tipperary and qualify for the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final for the first time since 1963.
Cody: ’Three-in-a-row never crossed my mind’
Brian Cody claimed the prospect of leading Kilkenny to a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland hurling successes never entered his thoughts in the immediate aftermath of last Sunday’s semi-final win over Cork.
Club action resumes
Following the high of last Sunday’s win in Croke Park, Brian Cody’s players return to their clubs this week for the final round of senior hurling league matches.
Mulrooney lauds players
Kilkenny minor boss Richie Mulrooney praised the work ethic of his players after they qualified for the All-Ireland final with an emphatic win over three-in-a-row chasing Tipperary.
’Cha’ expected to return for club this weekend
Kilkenny captain James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick is expected to be recovered from the injury he picked up in last weekend’s defeat of Cork to play for his club this Saturday.
Gilligan: It’s Kilkenny’s to lose
Clare’s Niall Gilligan has sided with many and said that this year’s All-Ireland SHC is ’Kilkenny’s to lose’, but still expects a tight contest this Sunday to decide who joins the Cats in the final.
Brennan calls for reappraisal of Leinster SHC
Following Kilkenny’s All-Ireland semi-final drubbing of Cork at the weekend, GAA president Nicky Brennan has called for a reappraisal into the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.
Fixtures
Kilkenny GAA Fixtures for the coming week.
Kavanagh banking on experience
Michael Kavanagh believes Kilkenny are experienced enough to deal with the hype surrounding the county’s bid for a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland hurling titles which is now within touching distance.
Cats not sore over Kenny incident
Kilkenny chairman Paul Kinsella has insisted that there is no desire in the county to see Cork’s Tom Kenny suspended following a controversial incident involving James ’Cha’ Fitzpatrick during last Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.
Kingdom and Cats firm favourites
This year’s GAA All Ireland Hurling Senior Championship looks all over bar the shouting according to Donal McCarthy, Spokesperson for Ladbrokes.
Cody delighted as Cats answer hard questions
Kilkenny manager Brian Cody praised the character and fitness of his team after their impressive All-Ireland hurling semi-final victory over Cork.
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