Cats begin Championship campaign

League champions Kilkenny begin their quest to regain Leinster and All-Ireland honours as they take on Offaly in the Leinster semi-final at Croke Park today.

Cats begin Championship campaign
Sun, 12 Jun, 2005 - 13:17

League champions Kilkenny begin their quest to regain Leinster and All-Ireland honours as they take on Offaly in the Leinster semi-final at Croke Park today.

Division 2 champions Offaly should be sorely tested as Brian Cody’s side demolished Clare last month, while the Faithful defeated Carlow to gain their ticket back to the top flight.

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