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<p>BAN THE HANDPASSl Kilkenny goalkeeper Noel Skehan in action against Limerick's Ned Rea during the All Ireland Hurling Final. Pic: Connolly Collection/Sportsfile</p>

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Kilkenny great calls for complete ban on hurling hand-pass

The nine-time All-Ireland SHC winner is adamant that restricting passes to those from the hurley will save the game from what he considers the scourge of thrown hand-passes.

<p>Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was happy with his side's attitude though not with their efficiency. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile</p>

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Offaly boss questions calendar after opening league defeat to Kilkenny

<p>4 January 2026; Referee Rory Hanley, left, Westmeath manager Kevin O'Brien, centre, and Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng walk the grass pitch that was deemed playable, but unavailable, before the cancelled Dioralyte Walsh Cup First Round match between Westmeath and Kilkenny at St Loman's GAA club in Westmeath. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Westmeath slam Kilkenny's refusal to fulfil Walsh Cup game, Derek Lyng says player safety number one.

St Martin's v Shamrocks Ballyhale - AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final

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Henry Shefflin steps down as Ballyhale Shamrocks manager

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

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Ballygunner and St Martin's to play All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium

Shamrocks Ballyhale v Clough Ballacolla - AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

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Ballyhale book Leinster final spot but made to sweat by Clough Ballacolla

Fulfil U20 Hurling Championship Launch

'He has it all': Walsh hails Lawlor as Kilkenny face life without All Star full-back

Walsh suggested Ivan Bolger is a player who could fill the gap left by Lawlor who will spend next year travelling.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Shamrocks Ballyhale v Kilcormac-Killoughey - AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

Joey Holden Ballyhale's most consistent hurler says Eoin Cody

Cody, who himself scored five points in Shamrocks’s opening Leinster game, admitted there was a comedown after the county final where they became the record holders of the senior county championship with last month's win over O'Loughlin Gaels.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Galway v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A

Limerick to close out National Hurling League campaign with two home games

Kilkenny will travel to Galway and All-Ireland champions Tipperary for their final two National Hurling League games of 2026.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Seven from Tipp, four from Cork as rookies dominate hurling All-Star selection

Seven from Tipp, four from Cork as rookies dominate hurling All-Star selection

Tipperary have claimed seven PwC Hurling All-Stars, with runners-up and Munster winners Cork picking up four.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

DJ Carey at Blanchardstown Court

S John Fogarty: Why did GPA give DJ Carey €30,000?

Oversight has been a major stumbling block in the GAA-GPA funding negotiations. The DJ Carey donation suggests they have cause to insist on more regulation

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

After another busy and dramatic weekend of championship action, this is how it all shook out from Kerry to Donegal.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

TJ Reid and team mates celebrates 26/10/2025

Ballyhale end Kilkenny 'drought' with comfortable final win

This was a 21st Kilkenny SHC title for the Shamrocks from Ballyhale, a record made all the more remarkable for the fact that their first didn’t come until 1978.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Patrick Horgan 7/6/2025

S Anthony Daly: There are thousands of lads with All-Ireland medals who wouldn’t lace Hoggie’s boots

Too much of Patrick Horgan's profile and iconic status has been wrongly bound up with the Cork man's quest for that elusive All-Ireland medal. It is a disservice to the great man

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Patrick Horgan 20/7/2025

S Patrick Horgan interview: 'Very few get to decide themselves when to leave, and to leave when they’re happy. And I am happy'

The Cork legend walks away without a coveted All-Ireland medal but pleased and proud of a remarkable career in red

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Ballyhale Shamrocks v James Stephens - Kilkenny County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Shefflin’s six: Statement backroom signals Kilkenny intent

Kilkenny have won just one U20/U21 All-Ireland hurling title in the last 17 years.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Henry Shefflin looks on during the game 10/3/2024

Henry Shefflin takes on Kilkenny U20 position with high-profile management team

Declan Bonner confirmed as new Fermanagh boss.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

GAA apologise to Kilkenny for scoreboard error in All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Tipperary

GAA apologise to Kilkenny for scoreboard error in All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Tipperary

Various stakeholders in the county have been informed of the correspondence from Croke Park, which expresses regret for the mistake that impacted the conclusion of the game that Tipp won by two points.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Eight hurling championship observations: How Brian Hayes has weaponised Cork's puckout

Kilkenny not realising they were only two points down rather than three late in their All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary will likely prove a valuable lesson for others.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

The hurling All-Star winners, as things stand

John Fogarty picks his 15 hurling All Star winners and those that ran them close ahead of the All-Ireland final on Sunday week.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Comment: Tipperary rise as time ticks and tallies fail

Championship fury is stoked by two unforgiving masters: the score and the ticking hands.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Anthony Daly: At this level, scoreboard error is just not good enough

The Premier County boss has done it his way.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Player ratings: how Tipperary and Kilkenny fared in their All-Ireland semi-final thriller

The Premier set up an historic championship decider with Cork in a fortnight's time.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Liam Cahill with Noel McGrath 6/7/2025

GAA confirm scoreboard error in Tipperary v Kilkenny semi

Kilkenny chased a goal in the dying stages when in fact they could have aimed for points to force extra-time

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Sending off really ignited the rest of the players, says Cahill

Darragh McCarthy was dismissed after catching Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Lyng bemoans four goal concession: ‘You are always going to be under pressure’

Kilkenny manager has no issue with the scoreboard as he believed the scoreline in the stadium to be accurate.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

John McGrath celebrates scoring his sides first goal 6/7/2025

As it happened: Tipperary edge Kilkenny in thriller to set-up All-Ireland Hurling final showdown with Cork

The old rivals meet in the second final-four showdown of the weekend.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Liam Sheedy: Tipp have been transformed, but will need another gear in Croke Park

Dublin are the story of this hurling championship, but Tipperary’s rise is just as compelling. And the form of John McGrath and Jason Forde is central to this narrative.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Enda McEvoy: Something a little different about this Kilkenny, a smidgen of added cohesiveness

Avoid conceding more than two goals and Kilkenny have no excuses not to win.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Dublin v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Sportsguide: Cork v Dublin, Lions take on Waratahs and Women's Irish Open

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals take place in Croke Park, the British and Irish Lions Tour continues when they take on Waratahs in Sydney and the Women's Irish Open continues - all you need to know here.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Cian Kenny 8/6/2025

S Christy O'Connor: Kilkenny finally end search for a settled midfield pairing

Although more recognised as a forward with Kilkenny, Kenny’s presence at midfield last season was a constant for the county. He has now been joined there by Jordan Molloy.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Something special happening in Dublin hurling again, but this is Cork's time

Twelve years after I had Cork in an All-Ireland semi-final, Dublin's chance has arrived again

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

Derek McGrath: There is something deeply spiritual about what is happening in Cork

Kilkenny's tactical thinking and Cork's intangible freedom can prevail this weekend.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

Tipp can bring the medals but less Croke Park knowhow

Of the four teams playing this weekend, Tipperary have by far the most All-Ireland senior medal winners and medals in their panel.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Dublin, Lions take on Waratahs and Ireland face Georgia

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Dublin, Lions take on Waratahs and Ireland face Georgia

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals taking place, the Lions continue their Tour when they face the Waratahs and Ireland kick off their summer tour against Georgia - all you need to know here.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Launch of the 24th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

Late bloomer Huw Lawlor in hurler of the year form

Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final is Lawlor and Kilkenny’s first championship crack at Tipperary since the 2019 final.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Series National Launch

Sports Guide: Kerry v Cavan, Cork take on Dublin and Tailteann Cup semi-finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals, All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals and the Tailteann Cup semi-finals - all you need to know here.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling Munster Minor Championship Final

Favourites Cork set for rematch with in-form Clare in All-Ireland minor semi-final

The other semi-final also promises a high-quality affair on Saturday evening at Chadwicks Wexford Park between Kilkenny and Waterford.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Roscommon, URC Grand Final and US Open

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Roscommon, URC Grand Final and US Open

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the final round of the All-Ireland SFC round robin series, the URC Grand Final between Leinster and Bulls and the US Open - all you need to know here.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

Huw Lawlor: TJ Reid's attitude and professionalism an example for Kilkenny players

Kilkenny full-back Lawlor is not complaining about the four-week gap to the All-Ireland semi-finals.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Cork’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final set for early Saturday evening throw-in

The second semi-final involving Kilkenny the following afternoon is expected to begin at 4pm.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

TJ Reid celebrates 8/6/2025

Kilkenny dominate Leinster but questions remain about readiness for All-Ireland semi-final

Limerick, barring an upset, will be their All-Ireland semi-final opponents in four weeks’ time. Right now, Kilkenny, through no fault of their own, are thoroughly unprepared for that exam.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Darach Fahy 19/4/2025

Preview: Galway have a better panel but Kilkenny’s superior team to shade it

Eoin Cody is undoubtedly a loss but a combination of muscle memory and bullheadedness can ensure Kilkenny barge their way to the five-in-a-row.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Shane Barrett and Tom Morrissey 18/5/2025

S Anthony Daly: Rebels will hunt and fight but it may not be enough

Cork should be coming into this match ravenous, especially when so many of their players haven’t even played in a Munster final.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Sportsguide: Munster SHC final, Leinster SHC final and URC semi-finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with Limerick and Cork going head-to-head in the Munster SHC final, Kilkenny will face Galway in the Leinster SHC final and Leinster take on Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-finals - all you need to know here.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Fionan Mackessy shoots at goal 25/5/2025

S Christy O'Connor: Kerry native Fionán Mackessy aiming to make history with Kilkenny

Elsewhere, can Brian Hayes rediscover his mojo? And Kildare’s long road to try and get back into Leinster.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Wexford v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

Derek Lyng rings the changes to Kilkenny team for Leinster SHC final against Galway

Galway have also announced their team and they make two changes from their recent five-point victory over Dublin.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Kilkenny v London - GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Championship Semi-Final

S The Kerry native, the Donegal star and life inside the Kilkenny football team

'Anyone coming in to play football with Kilkenny even at minor level has a bit of character about themselves. A bit of personality. Someone who can think for themselves'

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final Preview Media Event

'I'm fit and ready to go' - Kilkenny's Adrian Mullen over injury issues ahead of Leinster final

He reports himself as fit and able for Sunday’s Leinster SHC final, but from the school of hard knocks, he has long since graduated.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Lee Chin takes a shot 25/5/2025

Wexford end season with win over experimental Kilkenny side

Lee Chin led the charge for Wexford.

Sun, 25 May, 2025