Thousands welcome champions back to Kilkenny

Up to 15,000 spectators packed into Nowlan Park last night to welcome home the victorious Kilkenny team.

Thousands welcome champions back to Kilkenny
Tue, 02 Oct, 2012 - 09:06

Up to 15,000 spectators packed into Nowlan Park last night to welcome home the victorious Kilkenny team.

The Cats secured their 34th All-Ireland SHC title thanks to an 11-point win over Galway at Croke Park on Sunday.

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CourtsGaaHeathrowPlace: KilkennyPlace: Nowlan ParkPlace: Croke ParkPlace: Marble CityPlace: DublinPlace: Kilkenny CityPlace: Market Yard Car ParkPlace: Kilkenny GAAPerson: Seán Ó hArgáinPerson: Phil HoganPerson: TDPerson: ChairmanPerson: Paul KinsellaPerson: BrianPerson: CodyPerson: HenryPerson: ShefflinPerson: Michael DempseyPerson: Martin FogartyPerson: Eoin LarkinEvent: All-Ireland SHCEvent: All-Ireland finalEvent: MacCarthy CupOrganisation: KilkennyOrganisation: GalwayOrganisation: 'Ross and the Mighty Cats'Organisation: GAA
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