Henry Shefflin to Carry Olympic Torch in Croke Park
Kilkenny star Henry Shefflin has been chosen by the GAA to carry the Olympic torch when it comes to Ireland on June 6th. The first leg of the most famous flame in world sport's relay visit to Dublin will take place in Croke Park and Henry will carry the torch across the roof of the Hogan Stand. Speaking of the GAA's selection of Henry Shefflin for this honour the Olympic Council of Irelnd in a statement said 'Henry is the perfect representative, not only an iconic Irish sportsman but a wonderful role model'.
Ladies Gaelic Football- Kilkenny Féile Winners
The new Barrow Gaels juvenile club in south Kilkenny hosted the Kilkenny final of Ladies Féile Peil na n-Óg on Monday and the attention to detail by the club was second to none.
Played in picturesque Graiguenamanagh a feast of football was provided throughout the afternoon with Kilkenny City Girls emerging victorious to represent the county at the national finals in June........
Read on for photo of the winning team..............................
Thurles Venue For Allianz League Division 1A Semi-Finals
The venue has been announced for the semi-finals of the Allianz Hurling League. Kilkenny will meet the winners of the Division IB final between Clare and Limerick at Semple Stadium on Sunday, April 22 at 2pm. The other semi-final pairing in the top tier sees Cork and Tipperary also meet in Thurles. Their last four clash will follow Kilkenny's semi-final, with the throw-in at 4pm. Tipperary have home venue due to a home and away agreement with Cork.
Meanwhile, the Division IB relegation play-off will be between Wexford and Laois at 2pm on April 15 in Nowlan Park. That game will be part of a double header, with the Division IIA final between Carlow and Westmeath also taking place at Nowlan Park at 4pm.
Hurling and Football Development Squads Updates
Wednesday 4th April County Minor Football training in James Park 5.45p.m. All Panel members to attend
Monday 9th April Leinster Under 14 Football Blitz
Venue 1 Freshford Teams- Kilkenny,Wexford,Wicklow,Carlow. Games 11a.m. 11.50a.m. 12.45p.m.
All Kilkenny Panel to be in attendance at 10.30a.m.
Venue 2 Tullaroan (Teams to be confirmed)
Monday 9th April Leinster Under 16 Football Blitz Venue- Baltinglass
12.00 Kilkenny v Laois, 1.00p.m Kilkenny v Wicklow
Bus leaving Springhill Hotel at 9.00a.m. All Panel members to attend
Wed 11th April Hurling Development Squads (All sessions 6.30p.m. sharp)
Under 14 North - St. Kieran's Under 14 Central - Clara. Under 14 South - Thomastown
Under 15 North - Freshford Under 15 South - Ballyhale
Under 16 North - Palmerstown Under 16 South - Mullinavat
Richie Hogan Injury
Kilkenny's Richie Hogan suffered a collapsed lung following an accidental second half collision with Galway goalkeeper, Jamie Ryan, in yesterday's Allianz Hurling game in Nowlan Park. The injury was confirmed by Kilkenny County Board Secretary Ned Quinn and it is expected that the 2011 All Star corner forward will be out of action for at least four weeks meaning he will miss Kilkenny's semi-final game against Clare or Limerick.
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