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FIVE minutes into the second-half of the second Kilkenny SHC semi-final in yesterday’s double-header at Nowlan Park, it looked like a shock (pardon the pun) was on the cards as Carrickshock took a surprise if well-merited one-point lead.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2008

Shamrocks march on but injury jinx strikes star Cha
BALLYHALE SHAMROCKS remain on course to retain their Kilkenny, Leinster and All-Ireland senior hurling titles after this hard-fought Kilkenny semi-final win over James Stephens, but it came at a price, a huge price.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007

Walsh injury blow for Waterford ahead of U-21 clash with Kingdom

WATERFORD will be without Shane Walsh, their goal-scoring hero from last year's historic Munster U21 football final victory over Kerry, when the sides renew acquaintances in the semi-final in Killarney tomorrow night (7.30pm).

Tue, 27 Jul, 2004

Blow for Waterford U-21’s as Hayes fails to make it

WATERFORD’S bid to reach a first All-Ireland U-21 football championship final has been dealt a major blow with the enforced withdrawal of experienced full-back Ger Hayes for Sunday’s semi-final showdown with Dublin at Semple Stadium.

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