The Kilkenny Hurling Podcast

There was no grey areas on this week's podcast it was Blacks & Whites !.....but we did manage to chat about the Kilkenny Senior Quarter Finals as well as a weekend of finals in Carlow.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

A packed weekend across Kilkenny and Carlow saw senior and junior quarter‑finals in Kilkenny and a full festival of hurling in Carlow, where four county finals were decided.We brought you seven games live on KCLR, along with the draws for the senior and junior semi‑finals in Cats Country.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Dicksboro were the biggest fallers over the weekend losing out to a determined Glenmore while Bennetsbridge, Tullaroan and Clara also progressed.We talk about all the grades and look ahead to a big weekend of finals in Carlow and suggest that while intermediate can only have one winner, but should it have two promoted?The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

We now know the pairings and details for the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Quarter-Finals next weekend.In this podcast, we give you the full fixture list for the next two weekends, including times, dates, and venues, and we've got reaction to all of the weekend's matches.On top of that, Brian Dowling talks about the proposed new rules, and James Hickey looks ahead to a big weekend in Carlow hurling across all grades.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

A set of experimental rules will be trailed during the third level competitions this year.Former Kilkenny forward Adrian Ronan joined Donagh Maher on KCLR Sport to discuss what he does and doesn't like about the proposed new rules. There are 24 amendments that are being included in the trials, and they range across a wide variety of elements of the game. Among the enhancements taking place in the trial are:Extend the power of line umpires to provide assistance to refereesHandpass requires a clear and definite strike with the handSliotar can be carried for maximum of six steps in the handTo use your arms to tie up an opponent is not permittedThrow-ins to start a half to be contested by one player off each team in midfieldPuck outs must travel at least 45 metres. Minimum of three players from each team must remain between 20m and 45m lines for puck outsA 65m puck to be taken from the 65m line nearest your own goalTwo points awarded for a sideline struck cleanly over the barOne maor foirne per team to be permitted to enter the field during breaks in playThe KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

We're getting to the business end of the Championship and you'll be able to listen to every senior game from now until the ed of the season on KCLR. We'll also have extensive coverage of the intermediate and junior including all the semi finals and finals.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The venues and times for next weekends relegation semis and first round matches has been confirmed. On Saturday Clara play Erins Own in Ballyragget at 12 in the relegation semi final while at 2 in Mullinavat its Glenmore against Dickboro. On Sunday at 2.30 Tullaroan play Mullinavat in Callan while at 4.30 in the relegation semi its Bennetsbridge against Danesfort in UPMC Nowlan Park. All of those games are live on KCLR.The draw has been made for next weekends Intermediate quarter finals. James Stephens will play Barrow Rangers, Rower Inistioge face Freshford, Dunamaggin take on Tullogher Rosbercon and Lisdowney meet Young Irelands. In round 2 of the junior Kilmacow take on Conahy Shamrocks and Graignamanagh face Windgap while in the section B semi finals Lisdowney play Dicksboro and O'Loughlins meet Erins The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Kilkenny hurling has moved into knockout territory, with the league stages now complete and the Intermediate and Junior championships beginning next weekend. The Senior championship follows a week later.Pat Hoban and Adrian Ronan joined Eddie Scally on this week's KCLR Hurling Podcast – Analysis Edition – to break down all the action and what's ahead.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

St Mullins and Mount Leinster Rangers will meet in the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Hurling Final on September 27th — a game you'll be able to hear on KCLR thanks to Dan Morrissey & Co.On Sunday, Mount Leinster Rangers won 2-18 to 2-11 against Bagenalstown Gaels, while St Mullins overcame Ballinkillen 3-21 to 0-14.On Saturday, Carlow Town and Burren Rangers secured victories in the Intermediate semi‑finals.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Danesfort, Erin's Own, Clara and Bennettsbridge are confirmed as the relegation semi-finalists following the final day of action in the St. Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League.In the league final, Thomastown will face Ballyhale, while the Shield decider will see O'Loughlin Gaels take on Graigue-Ballycallan.Tullaroan, Dicksboro, Glenmore and Mullinavat are all safe in senior for 2027 and have first-round championship games to look forward to.KCLR were around the grounds throughout the final day, and if you didn't catch the coverage live, you can listen back to all the reaction and analysis.It was also intermediate semi-final day in Carlow, where Carlow Town and Burren Rangers recorded wins — meaning there will be seven senior teams in Carlow next season.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

This Saturday evening brings the final round of regular‑season games in the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Our feature match is Dicksboro vs Erins Own, with the winner avoiding the relegation play‑off. That game is live on KCLR, and we'll be around the grounds all evening, so you won't miss a thing.In Carlow, it's a festival of hurling this weekend, with semi‑finals across the grades — including Sunday's senior clashes: St Mullins vs Ballinkillen and Mount Leinster Rangers vs Bagenalstown Gaels Joe Nolan, Mark Dowling and Brian Dowling all spoke to Donagh about the weekend ahead.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

It's the final day of the league, and we take a look at what's at stake for teams across all grades.We also dive into the split‑season debate and reflect on an enthralling Waterford Senior Final, where Ballygunner were made to work for their 13th title in a row.There's some Carlow semi‑final chat too — and you can hear even more on our bonus podcast, where Donagh sat down with Joe Nolan for a deeper breakdown.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Micky and Eddie take a deep dive into the Intermediate and Junior grades, before previewing the Senior action and discussing Brian Hogan's appointment as the new Under-20 manager.With a break week in the senior league, the lads shift the spotlight to Intermediate and Junior, examining the key storylines and standout teams.They also look at the big news of the week: Brian Hogan's appointment as Kilkenny's Under-20 hurling manager, a move that brings significant experience to the county's underage setup. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Ballyhale made it three wins from three in the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League last week, beating Tullaroan in Callan.Darragh Corcoran impressed again, and during the week he spoke to Oisín about Ballyhale's start to the season, the hunger in the squad, and Henry Shefflin taking over the Cats.We also caught up with Cork's Rob Downey — both men were present as Clubber launched their coverage for the new season.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Eddie and Micky look back on Weekend 3 of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League, along with the latest from the Intermediate and Junior Leagues.We also get into the weight of sliotars, handpassing, and the impact of the hot weather.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.Image courtesy of Paul Doyle

Ballyhale, Thomastown, and Graigue Ballycallan remain perfect with three wins from three in the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Clara and Dicksboro both recorded their first victories of the campaign, while O'Loughlin Gaels responded to their loss against Ballyhale by defeating Erins Own.In Carlow, Mount Leinster Rangers will face Bagenalstown Gaels in the JJ Kavanagh Senior Hurling Championship semi‑finals. MLR beat Ballinkillen on Friday night, while Bagenalstown fell to St Mullins and Naomh Eoin overcame Naomh Brid yesterday.As a result, Ballinkillen will meet St Mullins in the other semi‑final.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Eddie and Mickey review the second weekend of action in the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. They also turn their attention to Carlow, where the group stages are reaching an exciting conclusion and we ask if anyone in Waterford can catch Ballygunner. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

We've reaction from almost all of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League games, along with analysis from Richie Power Junior and Adrian Ronan.In Carlow, Naomh Bríd's win over Bagenalstown Gaels in the JJ Kavanagh Senior Hurling Championship keeps their semi‑final hopes alive — and we'll hear from both managers.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League kicked off over the weekend, and Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally break down what proved to be an entertaining opening round.They also look ahead to Week 2 of the Intermediate and Junior Leagues and discuss the newly appointed Waterford management team.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

There were wins for O'Loughlin Gaels, Thomastown, Ballyhale, Graigue Ballycallan and Tullaroan on the opening weekend of the St Canice's Credit union Kilkenny Senior League.Join the KCLR Hurling podcast to get reaction.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally take a look at Mayo, discuss Kilkenny's newly confirmed management team, and break down the opening weekend of the junior and intermediate leagues.They also dive in detail into the first round of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League, with analysis on the key matchups and what to watch for across the weekend.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League throws in this Thursday night. Dicksboro meet O'Loughlin Gaels in Castlecomer, and we'll have it live on KCLR Plus. At last week's launch we'd chatted to players form most clubs and you can hear all of those chats right here. Get KCLR Plus on the KCLR app or in the Listen Live section of the website.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League was launched tonight with all clubs represented. We'll be dropping those interviews in podcast, social media and on air form in the coming days. We'll also be announcing our extensive coverage of the club season in Kilkenny.In this episode we talk to Eoin Cody about bouncing back after Kilkenny's defeat, the appointment of Henry and Herity and how much he is looking forward to the club season. We also chat to county board Chairman PJ Kenny.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Could there be mass retirements in Limerick? Adrian Ronan doesn't think so, and he discussed the topic with Eddie Scally on Monday night's Full Time on KCLR.They also chatted about how the upcoming Ryder Cup at Adare Manor might motivate Limerick, along with a look ahead to the Kilkenny Leagues.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Now that the county hurling season has come to a close, we dig into it all with Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally on the KCLR Hurling Podcast, thanks to Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.Will the lads revise their Team of the Season after the final, and could the Kilkenny four‑in‑a‑row side really take down the Limerick team that's claimed six All‑Ireland titles since 2018?The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The news of Henry Shefflin's appointment broke just after Micky and Eddie recorded last week so we get their reaction in this episode. We've also got the All-Ireland preview and the Team of the Year for 2026 so far.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny. 

Tonight (Wednesday) we visited UPMC Nowlan Park for a demonstration of the live‑scoring feature on the Kilkenny Cats Social App.Three‑time All‑Ireland winner and Kilkenny All‑Star Walter Walsh was closely involved in the presentation and was on hand to walk us through how the system works. We also spoke with him about Henry Shefflin's appointment, the potential appointment of David Herity as Head Coach, and, of course, the new live‑scoring service on the Kilkenny Cats Social App.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.  

Adrian Ronan has welcomed the appointment of Henry Shefflin as the new Kilkenny senior hurling manager, noting that Shefflin's experience, leadership, and deep knowledge of emerging county talent make him a strong choice to guide Kilkenny's rebuild. The news was confirmed in a county board statement this evening.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

It's Galway versus Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling Final after their respective wins over Cork and Clare. We look back on both semi‑finals, the key moments that shaped them, and the RTE TV analysis that followed.We also explore the ongoing search for a new Kilkenny senior hurling manager and hear from Niall Bergin on his work with Mount Leinster Rangers.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Limerick and Galway will meet in the All-Ireland Final after semi‑final wins over Clare and Cork. We get the thoughts of Ronnie and Taggy on the showdown.There's also full reaction to Round 2 of the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Championship.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Eddie Scally is away this week, so Micky flew solo.We also hear from Adrian Ronan, and we analyse the opening weekend of the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship.Plus, we discuss the benefits of bringing an outsider onto the committee to help select a new Kilkenny manager — and whether a recent retiree should be involved in that process.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Former Limerick hurler Seamus Flanagan joins us for a quick chat about just how tough Kilkenny's Daragh Joyce was to mark — and what might have been for the Cats had he not headed for the AFL.He also gives his take on this year's championship and why, in his view, we badly need two high‑quality semi‑finals.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The deadline for clubs to submit their nominations for the Kilkenny senior hurling management position passed yesterday. Henry Shefflin, Brian Dowling, Mark Dowling and Tom Mullally have all reportedly been put forward, while we understand Eddie Brennan has chosen not to allow his name to go forward.We discuss that, along with the struggling All-Ireland Hurling Championship — and what can be done to save it.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Clare and Cork enjoyed big wins in the quarter‑finals, but what did they actually learn from them? Meanwhile, Clare boss Brian Lohan isn't impressed with the lack of response to his queries about officiating.The JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Championship begins next weekend, and we hear from every club ahead of the throw‑in.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny. 

Willie Maher in the studio and the lads discuss if Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny are all competing for the same backroom talent and management teams ?This week the GAA's Head of Hurling Willie Maher drops in to talk about their survey, the development of the game and possible tweaks.Eddie and Mickey also talk about the managerial vacancies in Wexford and Waterford and how they need to move fast to secure talent as they , along with Kilkenny could be competing for the same people.As well as all of that we look ahead to the All-Ireland quarter finals as well as the Carlow Senior hurling Championship playing some games outside of Netwatch Cullen Park and how that could be a good thing.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.  

Derek Lyng stepped down just hours after last week's podcast was recorded, so this episode captures Mickey and Eddie's first reaction. They covered all the usual talking points, but also dug into what it's like for a manager to walk away from a role that completely consumes your life while you're in it.They also looked ahead to the Munster and Leinster Finals, along with the Joe McDonagh Cup decider.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Limerick are Munster hurling champions after edging Cork by 1-21 to 2-17 in a dramatic final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. However, Cork Manager ben O'Connor is not too happy with the free count against his time.We also hear from Kilkenny's Celtic Challenge Team Manager following their All-Ireland Final victory.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Tommy Walsh, Cyrill Farrell, James Hickey and Joe Nolan join us in Croke Park to talk Kilkenny's next move, Carlow's Joe Mc Donagh defeat and Galway's Leinster success.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

After Derek Lyng's departure was confirmed, Adrian “Ronnie” Ronan and Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty jumped on a call with us to discuss the news and consider what the county board may do next. As Ronnie pointed out, tonight's statement mentioned Derek himself but made no reference to his management team.Micky and Eddie recorded earlier, so they didn't get to chat about Lyng, but they did cover competition structures, the provincial finals, and Carlow's place in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty joins Adrian “Ronnie” Ronan to discuss all things Kilkenny hurling — from development squads to the senior team and the coaching landscape across local clubs.We also hear from former Galway hurler David Burke on how players cope with early championship exits, and he gives his thoughts ahead of the Leinster Final.Kilkenny minor manager Gordon Byrne reflects on his side's championship exit as well.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Could a bad season actually turn out to be a long‑term positive? That's the question on the table today, as we break down Kilkenny's exit after their defeat to Dublin.We're also looking ahead to Carlow's Joe McDonagh Cup Final and mapping out Clare's championship route.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Kilkenny's Championship campaign comes to an end after their defeat to Dublin in Parnell Park. We hear from Cats manager Derek Lyng, along with analysis from Adrian Ronan and former Dublin manager Humphrey Kelleher.There was plenty of other hurling stuff happening this weekend too — we'll get to all of that tomorrow.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

All-Star Mossie Keoghan is gearing up for what is effectively a Leinster semi-final against Dublin this Sunday in Parnell Park.We caught up with him in Croke Park, while over at Kilkenny Golf Club we also spoke with Dan Cody and Richie Power Sr about this week's Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

It's a must‑win for Kilkenny as they head to Parnell Park to take on Dublin. We dive deep into that clash and look back on all the weekend's action.The lads also break down what went wrong in Tipp's All‑Ireland title defence and look ahead to Carlow's upcoming Joe McDonagh Cup Final.And, as always, Eddie pays tribute to our Limerick hurling overlords.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

 Liam Cahill reflects on Tipperary edging towards the championship exit after their defeat to Clare, while Derek Lyng discusses Kilkenny's win over Kildare — a result that seals relegation for Brian Dowling's side. We also have reaction from Carlow as they book their place in the Joe McDonagh Cup final. 

Kilkenny will face Galway next Wednesday night in the Fulfill Leinster Under‑20 Hurling Final, after a 1-22 to 2-13 semi‑final win over Dublin — that game will be live on KCLR.Galway booked their place in the decider with an extra‑time victory over Wexford.There was disappointing news for Kilkenny today, with the Irish Independent reporting that senior defender Jordan Molloy will miss the rest of the season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament.We'll hear from Michael Walsh on that, as well as Under‑20 manager Henry Shefflin on his side's win.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Kilkenny: Simmering or Off the Boil? Carlow Power On and Waterford Look Unlucky — or Just Slightly Off it ? The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

On this week's post‑match edition, we hear from Derek Lyng on Kilkenny's draw in Tullamore, Keith Rossiter on Wexford's defeat to Dublin, and Peter Queally and Ben O'Connor on Cork's victory in Walsh Park.We also get reaction from the Carlow camp following their excellent win away to Down.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

 After commentating on Kilkenny's Under-20 win over Offaly, Michael returned to the studio to break down Limerick's big victory in Clare and look ahead with Eddie Scally. Meanwhile, it was a day for humble pie for Oisin. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Kilkenny bounced back from their defeat to Galway with an emphatic 5-21 to 1-16 win over Wexford.Michael and Eddie break down that performance, dig into Cork's growing injury concerns, and debate whether Waterford's comeback says more about their quality or Tipp's shortcomings.We also take a look at Carlow's impressive form in the Joe McDonagh Cup.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

TJ Reid is now the all‑time Championship top scorer following his haul of 1-9 in Kilkenny's 5-21 to 1-16 win over Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park.We hear from TJ, his manager Derek Lyng, and we also get reaction from Carlow after their win in Westmeath, along with post‑match thoughts from Kilkenny minor manager Gordon Byrne.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.