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Hogan retires with seven All-ireland titles, 11 Leinsters and four All-Stars

Kilkenny great Richie Hogan announces retirement

Former Hurler of the Year Richie Hogan has announced his retirement from the inter-county game at the age of 35.

Conor Fogarty reacts after the full-time whistle in last year's decider

Fogarty: Kilkenny looking inward ahead of final

Conor Fogarty and his Kilkenny team-mates will focus on performing to the best of their considerable abilities in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final, rather than fixate on a formidable opponent who the Erin's Own clubman describes as having "very few weaknesses".

GAA • 18 Jul 23

Galway were undone by a last-gasp Kilkenny goal

Galway let down by lack of consistency again - Sheedy

Galway contrived to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory against Kilkenny in Sunday's Leinster hurling final and Liam Sheedy believes a lack of consistency continues to be the Tribesmen's biggest problem.

GAA • 11 Jun 23

Kilkenny GAA fixtures cancelled due to referee strike

More than 50 matches are off across Gaelic games in Kilkenny this weekend as match officials strike over an abusive letter allegedly sent to a referee, which is being investigated by gardaí.

GAA • 28 Apr 23

Clare celebrate winning the Very Camogie League Division 3B final

League glory for Clare, Cork and Kilkenny will go again

A gutsy second-half performance saw Clare chisel out a 0-9 to 1-5 victory over old rivals Antrim to win the Very Camogie League Division 3B final at Conneff Park in Clane but Cork and Kilkenny must face off again.

Camogie • 15 Apr 23

Denise Gaule struck late to break Tipperary hearts

Very Camogie League wrap: Late Kilkenny push sinks Tipp

Tipperary are relying on pace-setters Cork to do them a big favour if their dream of participating in a first national final since 2009 is to be realised.

Camogie • 25 Mar 23

Limerick were seven-point winners when they and Tipperary last met

Allianz Hurling League weekend: All you need to know

It's semi-final weekend across all the divisions as Limerick take on Tipperary and Cork challenge Kilkenny in the top tier.

Hurling • 24 Mar 23

Billy Drennan has taken the step up to senior in his stride

Cats' dead-eye Drennan in demand at all levels

Billy Drennan has made a big impact in his first senior season with Kilkenny but his U20 team-mates are hopeful he will be back to help them defend their Leinster and All-Ireland crowns.

Hurling • 24 Mar 23

Kileknny manager Derek Lyng, left, and his Tipperary counterpart Liam Cahill

Kilkenny v Tipp – More than just two league points

Jackie Tyrrell looks ahead to the clash of Kilkenny and Tippeary in this weekend's Allianz Hurling League and why it is such an important game for both managers, Derek Lyng and his Tipperary counterpart Liam Cahill

GAA • 09 Feb 23

Waterford's Stephen Bennett and Cork's Patrick Horgan will be aiming to make waves in Allianz Hurling League

Hurling Division 1: The league is what you make it

The experience of last year suggests winning the Allianz Hurling League can be a poisoned chalice but each of Division 1's 12 teams have different priorities as the season throws in, writes Eoin Ryan.

Hurling • 04 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

Brian Dowling will keep the same backroom team that helped him guide Kilkenny past Cork in the August decider.

Dowling back for fourth year as Kilkenny camogie boss

All-Ireland winning camogie manager Brian Dowling will return for a fourth season with Kilkenny in 2023.

Camogie • 07 Sep 22

Kilkenny won their 15th All-Ireland crown earlier this month

Dowling says fundraising no holiday for triumphant Cats

The Kilkenny camogie squad is currently trying to self-finance a team holiday following their recent All-Ireland championship win, with no grant currently available for such a trip.

Camogie • 01 Sep 22

Laura Treacy embraces role of experienced campaigner

Cork's defensive anchor Laura Treacy relishes her role as a mentor to younger players on the panel. All her experience will be needed in Sunday's All-Ireland senior camogie final against Kilkenny.

Camogie • 06 Aug 22

Matthew Twomey is in his first season in charge of the Cork camogie team

Twomey: Bright beginning could be key for Cork

Cork camogie manager Matthew Twomey is acutely aware that his team will have to avoid the sluggish start they experienced against Waterford last time out if they are to see off Kilkenny in Sunday's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship decider.

Camogie • 03 Aug 22

Catherine Finnerty of Galway has her shot on goal blocked down

Half-time hairdryer spurred Kilkenny on, admits Dowling

Kilkenny senior hurling manager Brian Dowling admitted that he had a few choice words for his side at half-time in their All-Ireland semi-final victory over Galway.

Camogie • 24 Jul 22

Strong second half sends Kilkenny through to decider

Kilkenny came out on top in the latest chapter of their wonderful rivalry with Galway by 1-3 to 0-12, ensuring that we will have new Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior champions when they play Cork in the decider.

Camogie • 23 Jul 22

All-Ireland champions Galway won the league earlier in the season

All-Ireland Camogie semi-finals: All You Need to Know

Cork face Waterford and defending champions Galway take on Kilkenny on Saturday at the penultimate stage of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Championship.

Camogie • 23 Jul 22

Aine Lyng (red helmet) embraces Niamh Rockett

Lyng backs former Waterford team-mates to reach final

For Waterford to finally get over the line in their All-Ireland senior camogie quarter-final against Limerick last Saturday felt major after failing to do so in the four previous seasons.

Camogie • 23 Jul 22

Paul Murphy (L) and Conor Browne (R) tackle Limerick's Graeme Mulcahy in 2019

Not-so-ancient history - What Limerick learned in 2019

Limerick's last championship defeat came to Kilkenny almost three years ago. As the sides prepare to meet again in the All-Ireland hurling final, we reflect on that day and what has changed since.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 16 Jul 22

Paul Murphy (R) and manager Christy Walsh celebrate at Croke Park

Kilkenny's Murphy delighted to join dual club

It may not be just at the level of the likes of Teddy McCarthy or Briege Corkery, but at Croke Park on Sunday Kilkenny's Paul Murphy joined a very elite group – an All-Ireland winner in two different codes.

Football • 12 Jul 22

Liam Óg McGovern goes on the attack for Wexford

Wexford tame the Cats to prolong their season

Wexford conjured up the type of incredible performance that only they can when they saved their Leinster senior hurling championship season in wonderful fashion after a 1-22 to 1-18 win over Kilkenny at UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday evening.

GAA • 21 May 22

Galway manager Henry Shefflin on the sideline at Pearse Stadium

Emotion and pride for Shefflin after 'titanic tussle'

Henry Shefflin said Galway's dramatic late win over his native Kilkenny was an emotional moment, but also one that put sport in perspective given his recent family bereavement.

Hurling • 02 May 22

Henry Shefflin (L) and Brian Cody won 10 All-Ireland titles together

Master against apprentice - Cody and Shefflin collide

Kilkenny legends Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin square off for the first time as managers on Sunday as the Cats travel to take on Galway in the Leinster senior hurling championship.

GAA • 01 May 22

There was very little to separate Cork and Clare last summer

Leinster and Munster SHC: All you need to know

There are four games across the Leinster and Munster SHC on Sunday afternoon, with the meeting of Henry Shefflin's Galway and Brian Cody's Kilkenny the pick of the bunch.

GAA • 29 Apr 22