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6 July 2025; Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Kilkenny and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Lyng rues Cats' failure to dig claws in when on top

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng felt his team dominated large parts of their All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat to Tipperary, but conceded two many goals and failed to press home their late man advantage.

Hurling • 07 Jul

8 June 2025; The Kilkenny team celebrate with the Bob O'Keeffe Cup after the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lyng happy to win 'cagey' Leinster and move into semis

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng urged his side to "drive on" to the All-Ireland semi-finals after securing the Leinster title with a 3-22 to 1-20 victory over Galway in the final at Croke Park.

Hurling • 08 Jun

Derek Lyng saw his side get the win that maintains their stay in Division 1A

Lyng accentuates Kilkenny work rate and character

It may not have been a "perfect performance" but Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was nevertheless pleased with the way Kilkenny applied themselves in the win over Limerick, so guaranteeing their place in hurling's top flight for 2026.

Hurling • 16 Mar

Kilkenny had the best possible start to their 2025 campaign

Lyng not getting carried away after downing champions

Derek Lyng says he's not getting carried away after his Kilkenny side beat defending Allianz League and All-Ireland champions Clare in their league opener at Ennis.

Hurling • 27 Jan

Paddy Deegan blocks down a clearance from Dara Purcell

Deegan: Kilkenny not given respect in recent weeks

Kilkenny captain Paddy Deegan was a bit dismissive of those who doubted the side's credentials in advance of their Leinster final victory, stating they were not given the respect they deserved.

Hurling • 08 Jun 24

Clare manager Brian Lohan on the side-line during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final

'Crucial' victory more than league for Lohan and Clare

Clare manager Brian Lohan admitted that getting one over on Kilkenny and earning some rare silverware in the shape of a league title was hugely significant for his side.

Hurling • 07 Apr 24

Derek Lyng's side face Waterford in their final league clash

Lyng keen to see Cats bounce back from Clare loss

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng admits next week's clash with Waterford is crucial for not just booking a place in the Allianz League semi-finals, but also on finalising the core of his starting team for the Leinster Championship.

GAA • 11 Mar 24

Derek Lyng saw his side complete a second-half comeback against Offaly

Lyng: Half-time debrief inspired Cats comeback

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng confirmed that words were exchanged in his dressing room when the county found themselves six points down to Offaly at half-time of their Division 1A Allianz Hurling League clash at UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday.

GAA • 25 Feb 24

Lyng happy with how Kilkenny are developing

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng is pleased with the shape his team are taking at this early stage of the season after he watched them claimed their first league win of the campaign in Cork.

GAA • 10 Feb 24

'It's down to the players, totally and utterly. We have zero impact on the sideline'

Kiely hails Limerick players' icy resolve in fight-back

John Kiely heaped praise on his Limerick players for the second-half surge they summoned against Kilkenny which earned them a fourth All-Ireland Hurling title in a row at Croke Park.

GAA • 23 Jul 23

Will Derek Lyng become a first-year All-Ireland winning manager today?

First among equals - hurling's debutant manager winners

Kilkenny's Derek Lyng has the chance to join an exclusive club today: managers to win the All-Ireland hurling title in their first year in charge.

Hurling • 23 Jul 23

Cillian Buckley and Derek Lyng after the Leinster final win over Galway

Lyng: Our players can make tough decisions on the pitch

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng has hailed the attitude from his players in dealing with some tricky situations in games leading up to Sunday's All-Ireland final date with Limerick.

GAA • 20 Jul 23

Brian Lohan watched his side bow out at the semi-final stage for the second year in a row

Clare left to sweep up another year's shattered dreams

Brian Lohan was unhappy with some of the referee's decisions in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat to Kilkenny but ultimately some of their biggest problems were self-inflicted.

Hurling • 10 Jul 23

Lee Chin celebrates with the Wexford supporters after the final whistle

'It was do or die' - Chin praises Wexford's resolve

Lee Chin was relieved Wexford managed to produce a winning finish to a disappointing year as they edged a thriller with Kilkenny to retain their top-flight status.

GAA • 29 May 23

John Kiely watched his side lift another national title

Kiely: Limerick appetite only growing stronger

Limerick manager John Kiely has said that the Treaty side's appetite is only growing stronger after they added to their bulging trophy cabinet with a comprehensive Allianz Hurling League win over Kilkenny at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

GAA • 09 Apr 23

Billy Drennan has been incredibly accurate during the league campaign

McGrath: Lyng should let Drennan wear TJ's crown

RTÉ Sport analyst Shane McGrath believes that Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng should seriously consider handing free-taking duties to Billy Drennan for this year's All-Ireland Hurling Championship.

GAA • 27 Mar 23

Lyng still trying to strike right balance with Kilkenny

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng is hopeful his side can take valuable lessons from their six-point loss to Tipperary in the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 13 Feb 23

Derek Lyng (C) is charged with succeeding Brian Cody, alongside selectors Michael Rice (L) and Peter O'Donovan (R)

Tyrrell: Kilkenny's succession plan rock solid

Four-time Kilkenny All-Star Jackie Tyrrell is not expecting his native county to struggle with life after Brian Cody as their new era starts with an Allianz League clash in Belfast on Sunday afternoon.

GAA • 02 Feb 23

Eoin Cody (L) and Conor Browne celebrate winning the 2022 Leinster hurling title

Black and Amber's new era to begin without Browne

Kilkenny begin a new chapter under Derek Lyng next year but the new manager will have to plan without the services of Conor Browne and Mikey Carey, both of whom are travelling next year.

Hurling • 29 Nov 22