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Kilkenny celebrate a 77th Leinster success

Kilkenny in the mix to 'go all the way'

It's ten years since Kilkenny last brought home the Liam MacCarthy and while much of the narrative has been about Munster's hegemony since, the panel on The Sunday Game feel that Derek Lyng's side have a great chance to reign supreme come the third weekend in July.

Hurling • 09 Jun

Niall Ó Ceallacháin is looking to guide the Dubs into a Leinster final in his first year at the helm

Currie: Ó Ceallacháin adds that couple of percent

Seán Currie has hailed the impact that Niall Ó Ceallacháin has made in his first year as Dublin hurling manager, highlighting the small improvements made by the former Na Fianna coach.

Hurling • 22 May

Derek Lyng's side were 16-points ahead at half-time and managed to survive Dublin's second-half comeback

Lyng disappointed with Dublin's 'purple patch'

Derek Lyng admitted he was disappointed with the second-half momentum Dublin gathered in his sides 5-19 to 3-21 win at Nowlan park.

Hurling • 18 May

Chris Crummey of Dublin in action against TJ Reid, below, and John Donnelly

Ryan strike halts Dublin comeback as Kilkenny prevail

In an absolute roller coaster of a game that produced a stunning 48 scores, it all came down to one stunning strike from star man Billy Ryan to secure victory and passage through to the Leinster senior hurling final for defending champions, Kilkenny at UPMC Nowlan Park.

Hurling • 18 May

Dublin's Andrew Dunphy evades Scott Walsh of Antrim

No signs of travel sickness as Dubs win big in Belfast

It was all too easy for Dublin on Saturday as they left the safe surrounds of Parnell Park after their opening two games and cantered to a 15-point win over a disappointing Antrim at Corrigan Park.

Hurling • 10 May

Gavin Lee keeps his eye on the ball despite attentions of Wexford's Rory O'Connor

Masterful Mannion leads Galway to victory over Wexford

Cathal Mannion led the way with a haul of 0-17 as Galway saw off Wexford with an impressive display in this Leinster SHC clash at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 10 May

Wexford goalkeeper Mark Fanning dives for that penalty taken by Seán Currie (L) which was eventually awarded as Dublin's third goal at Parnell Park

Currie: Erroneous goal not key game-changer for Dublin

Dublin forward Seán Currie felt his side were "were knocking on the door" for goals against Wexford and does not believe the contentious award of a green flag for a penalty struck by him was the moment that drove his side to victory in last Saturday's Leinster SHC clash.

Hurling • 29 Apr

Wexford goalkeeper Mark Fanning dives to stop a penalty taken by Sean Currie

Rossiter incensed over controversial Dublin goal

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter made his frustration clear about the controversial awarding of a goal to Dublin in his side's Leinster SHC defeat at Parnell Park on Saturday.

Hurling • 26 Apr

'Tipp aren't spent after all, Cork aren't the finished article'

Hurling Nation: Tipp turn corner but Cork have the edge

Waterford make their opening bow in Munster against a Clare side coursing with momentum, while a wounded Galway need to deliver a response against a fast-improving Offaly

Hurling • 25 Apr

Offaly's Daniel Bourke after the game in Parnell Park

Duignan: Offaly will be braced for Galway 'backlash'

Michael Duignan expects a "backlash" from Galway in Tullamore on Saturday evening but is confident the hosts will be ready for the challenge

Hurling • 25 Apr

Eoin Cody was among the goals for Kilkenny

Lyng keeping big victory over Galway in perspective

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng wasn't getting carried away after Kilkenny comfortably saw off Galway in their Leinster round-robin opener on Saturday.

Hurling • 22 Apr

Cianán Fahy is a key ball-winner in the middle third for the Tribesmen

Adaptability key for Fahy in Galway engine role

Galway midfielder Cianán Fahy on the importance of learning and being adaptable in his role around the middle and beyond.

Hurling • 16 Apr

Ciarán Burke is now in his 15th season as an Offaly senior hurler

Burke and Offaly hoping to feed off positive energy

Offaly captain Ciarán Burke is happy with the strides the county have taken as they prepare for a first Leinster Hurling Championship in seven years.

Hurling • 17 Apr

Lee Chin returned to aid the Wexford cause in the latter stages of the league

Chin keen to extract more from the 'small window'

Lee Chin primed and ready to go again for another championship appearance in the Wexford colours.

Hurling • 07 Apr

Clare are certainly the team to catch heading into 2025

Is Clare success the beginning of a new golden era?

Clare are the team to beat as the new hurling season comes into focus, but there are plenty of potential pretenders to the throne ahead of the start of the league at the end of January.

Hurling • 31 Dec 24

Hurler of the Year nominees (L-R): Kyle Hayes, Shane O'Donnell and Darragh Fitzgibbon

Clare lead way with 14 All-Star hurling nominations

All-Ireland champions Clare lead the way with 14 nominations for the PwC Hurling All-Stars, with defeated finalists Cork picking up ten, while Shane O'Donnell (Clare), Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork) and Limerick's Kyle Hayes will battle it out for the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year award.

Hurling • 20 Sep 24

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

'If this were a boxing fight, the Treaty would win on points. The Banner need the haymakers'

Hurling Nation: Dubs inch closer; Clare need big guns

Donal Óg Cusack previews the weekend's provincial finals, where Dublin and Clare are seeking to end the hegemony of Kilkenny and Limerick, and the Joe McDonagh final, with Leinster neighbours Laois and Offaly set to collide.

Hurling • 14 Jun 24

Can Clare or Dubs upset the odds, McDonagh Cup preview

Brendan Cummins joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the Munster and Leinster hurling finals, as well as Laois against Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup decider.

Hurling • 06 Jun 24

James McNaughton netted twice in the Clash with Carlow.

Antrim remain in Leinster as tensions run high

Antrim will remain in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship as they found the goal touch to overcome 14-man Carlow at Corrigan Park on Sunday, winning 4-22 to 2-22.

Hurling • 26 May 24

Wexford's Matthew O'Hanlon is tackled by Martin Keoghan of Kilkenny

Cats close on another Leinster title as Wexford survive

Kilkenny kept the five-in-a-row dream in Leinster alive at a packed UPMC Nowlan Park, but only just.

Hurling • 26 May 24

Donal Burke's goal was crucial in the win

Victorious Dublin reach final and end Galway's summer

Galway's 2017 All-Ireland winning manager Micheal Donoghue masterminded the exit of his native county from this year's title race when his Dublin side booked their place in the Leinster SHC final with a 2-27 to 1-24 victory at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 26 May 24

'A Waterford victory would have to be up there with one of their greatest victories ever in championship hurling with all the consequences of the win'

Cork the team to beat if Limerick go out

Shane McGrath analyses what is set to be a thrilling weekend of hurling in the Munster and Leinster championships.

Hurling • 22 May 24

More is more when it comes to hurling's provincial plan

Despite occasional predictions to the contrary, at the end of the fifth edition of the provincial league format in the hurling championship, there's no sign of staleness creeping in.

Hurling • 26 May 24

Kilkenny dug out a vital two point win in Donnycarney

Late Cody goal sees Cats eke out win over dogged Dubs

Eoin Cody rode to Kilkenny's rescue with a dramatic late goal to get the Cats back on track in the Leinster SHC, securing their return to the summit of the provincial table.

Hurling • 18 May 24

Leinster hurling championship

Kilkenny in the mix to 'go all the way'

Currie: Ó Ceallacháin adds that couple of percent

Lyng disappointed with Dublin's 'purple patch'

Ryan strike halts Dublin comeback as Kilkenny prevail

No signs of travel sickness as Dubs win big in Belfast

Masterful Mannion leads Galway to victory over Wexford

Currie: Erroneous goal not key game-changer for Dublin

Rossiter incensed over controversial Dublin goal

Hurling Nation: Tipp turn corner but Cork have the edge

Duignan: Offaly will be braced for Galway 'backlash'

Lyng keeping big victory over Galway in perspective

Adaptability key for Fahy in Galway engine role

Burke and Offaly hoping to feed off positive energy

Chin keen to extract more from the 'small window'

Is Clare success the beginning of a new golden era?

Clare lead way with 14 All-Star hurling nominations

Deegan: Kilkenny not given respect in recent weeks

Hurling Nation: Dubs inch closer; Clare need big guns

Can Clare or Dubs upset the odds, McDonagh Cup preview

Antrim remain in Leinster as tensions run high

Cats close on another Leinster title as Wexford survive

Victorious Dublin reach final and end Galway's summer

Cork the team to beat if Limerick go out

More is more when it comes to hurling's provincial plan

Late Cody goal sees Cats eke out win over dogged Dubs