O'Loughlin Gaels To Represent Kilkenny in Féile na nGael
With all the excitement of hosting the Allianz National League Final last weekend we are only now acknowledging O'Loughlin Gaels win in the Paddy Grace Feile Competition. O'Loughlins had a 2-9 to 1-9 win over great rivals Dicksboro in the Final played in Jenkinstown. They will now represent Kilkenny in Féile na nGael in Limerick in July and we wish the boys every success.
Photo shows Bord na nÓg Chairman Willie Dempsey presenting the Paddy Grace Shield to the O'Loughlin's Captain.
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Under 17 Panel to Play Down This Saturday
This Saturday a Kilkenny Under 17 Team will entertain Down in Palmerstown at 12.30. All players are asked to be in attendance by 11.50. Any player that is injured or unable to attend is asked to contact James Mc Garry on 087-2368923 before Friday.
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Allianz League Final in Nowlan Park
Kilkenny GAA would like to say a sincere thank you to all our supporters for making Sunday's Allianz League Final In Nowlan Park such a unique occasion. Fans were asked to help us by purchasing tickets in advance and also by arriving early to the Ground on Match Day. We had record presales of over 17,000 tickets and there were 15,000 in the Ground 1 hour before throw in. To all our stewards - over 200 of them- from every club in the County thank you for your support. To our friends in the Gardai, Local Authorities and Order of Malta we are indeed very indebted. The local and national media - over 100 on duty at the game - thanks for telling the story so eloquently in words and images. For more images of the day, courtesy Martin Rowe and Willie Dempsey, click HERE
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Kilkenny Win 16th League Title at Packed Nowlan Park
Kilkenny again thrilled their fans with a 2-17 to 0-20 win over arch rivals Tipperary in today's Allianz League Final in Nowlan Park. A crowd of 21,447 turned out at a resplendent Nowlan Park to witness the 16th League Title. Two goals from "Man of the Match" Michael Fennelly in the first half were to prove crucial as the Cats reached half time 2 points to the good having played against a strong breeze in the first half. Tipp were level by the 50th minute thanks to scores from Callanan and a fourth from play from Brendan Maher.However, Kilkenny reacted by scoring three of their own without reply, with Richie Hogan and Killian Buckley both opening their accounts in that spell. Tipp tried desperately to force their way back on top in the closing stages, but the Kilkenny defence held firm. Final Score Kilkenny 2-17 Tipperary 0-20. For match report, courtesy gaa.ie, and photos, courtesy Martin Rowe, click on Read More Below
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