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A host of Kilkenny and Waterford legends will go head-to-head this Sunday in a charity hurling game for Pieta House.

Colin Fennelly has just uploaded the Kilkenny version of carpool karaoke and he has single-handedly won the internet for the day.

Kilkenny hurler TJ Reid has outlined his main aim with the Kilkenny hurlers for 2018 - and it's a realistic one.

Former Kilkenny hurler Kieran Joyce has revealed an uncommon source of motivation that inspired his inter-county career.

We now look at some of the up-and-coming hurlers to keep a watchful eye on.

Cody cuts some big names from the squad ahead of Allianz league opener.

Kilkenny have been dealt a blow to their 2018 season preparations with the news that former Hurler Of The Year Michael Fennelly has retired from inter-county hurling.  The Ballyhale Shamrocks club hurler has announced his retirement from the black and amber at 32-years-old. During his 12-year tenure with Kilkenny the midfield powerhouse won an incredible eight All-Irelands including when he …

The Leinster Schools hurling clash between St Kieran's College and Castlecomer had the makings of a thriller - but it should have never gone ahead.

O’Neills have released images of the new Kilkenny GAA jersey for next season and it is certainly something different.  Ahead of the 2018 season, Kilkenny launched the new kit in association with famed kit maker O’Neills on Saturday at Nowlan Park. In a step away from the traditional and straightforward black and amber stripes, there has been adjustments to the …

In an interesting interview with today’s Irish Independent, former Kilkenny hurler Eddie O’Connor has stated that a number of Kilkenny hurlers would like to see a change in management. The former All-Ireland winning captain has made a number of outlandish claims in regards to the set-up in the south-east. Eddie O’Connor feels that despite Brian Cody’s outstanding record, it’s time …

Unsurprisingly, Brian Cody has been ratified as the Cats’ senior hurling manager by the Kilkenny County Board for what will be his 20th season in charge. His backroom team of Derek Lyng, James McGarry and Michael Dempsey are also set to continue for another year. Cody has overseen unprecedented levels of success for the black and amber side, as they …

One of the shocks of the 2017 senior hurling championship was the early exit of Kilkenny after they were beaten by Wexford and Waterford respectively. In light of their previous successful seasons, 2017 was one to forget for Brian Cody’s Cats. Their losses to Waterford and Clare in the National League were unpredictable, but their rocky start epitomised the season that was …

Having tasted their first ever qualifier defeat, many have questioned if Brian Cody will wish to remain in charge for another season.   However, Kilkenny legend and current under-21 hurling manager Eddie Brennan believes that we will see Cody patrol the sidelines once again in 2018. Brian Cody’s legacy is set in stone. The James Stephens man has overseen the greatest …

Kilkenny have been knocked out of the championship at the qualifier stage for the first time ever and naturally questions about Brian Cody’s future are being raised.  Will he call it a day? Will he stay on for one more year? Cody has been in charge of the Cats since 1998 and his illustrious record speaks for itself. Eleven All-Irelands, …

What a victory this was for the Déise, their first over Kilkenny since 1959. But the Cats, against all odds, could have claimed this one. The resilience shown by Brian Cody’s side once more on Saturday night is why this side must be admired. The best sides are always the ones that simply will not go away. No matter what, …