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Hurling
Jan 27, 2007 12:16:51 GMT -1
Post by Arnold on Jan 27, 2007 12:16:51 GMT -1
A very good one as well.
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Hurling
Jan 27, 2007 12:19:01 GMT -1
Post by mortontheblade on Jan 27, 2007 12:19:01 GMT -1
no dodgey slants? - t'pub is truly Devon heaven
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Hurling
Jan 27, 2007 12:23:43 GMT -1
Post by Arnold on Jan 27, 2007 12:23:43 GMT -1
no dodgey slants? - t'pub is truly Devon heaven One of the few I have ever played on. You would have thought living in London I would have found a few but have I fook
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Hurling
Jan 29, 2007 10:11:31 GMT -1
Post by thales on Jan 29, 2007 10:11:31 GMT -1
Walsh Cup round-up Sunday, 28 January 2007 9:17
Brian Cody saw his Kilkenny side get 2007 off to a winning start All-Ireland SHC champions Kilkenny got their competitive season off to a winning start as they easily brushed aside the challenge of UCD at Thomastown.
The Cats, who started seven of their All-Ireland-winning team, ran out 3-18 to 0-14 winners, with the result beyond doubt even at half-time.
Brian Cody's side had a 3-10 to 0-05 advantage over the students by the break as Eoin Larkin (2) and Aidan Fogarty shared out the goals.
Fogarty tallied up 1-04 in the opening period in a match which turned into little more than shooting practice - there was certainly an early season look to the Kilkenny stats as they shot 15 wides in all.
Larkin finished with 2-01, Richie Power notched 0-06 (2f) while UCD's free-taker Stephen Nolan, from Wexford, struck 0-08 of their final tally.
Cody raided his bench for the second half, bringing on Derek Lyng, Richie Mullally, Dunnamaggin's Seaghan O'Neill, Martin Comerford and Austin Murphy of Clara.
Debutant Paul Shields found the net for Antrim at Piercestown but the Saffrons were overpowered by a Wexford side who claimed a 3-10 to 1-14 victory.
Today's other quarter-final saw Offaly dispatch Westmeath out of the competition, winning by 2-22 to 1-07 in Mullingar.
RESULTS :
Wexford 3-10 Antrim 1-14 Kilkenny 3-18 UCD 0-14 Westmeath 1-7 Offaly 2-22
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Hurling
Feb 5, 2007 16:03:16 GMT -1
Post by thales on Feb 5, 2007 16:03:16 GMT -1
offaly 0-15 kilkenny 2-13 play wexford in final
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Hurling
Feb 14, 2007 9:57:43 GMT -1
Post by thales on Feb 14, 2007 9:57:43 GMT -1
new hurling league starts sunday
18 February 2007 Galway 2:30 Antrim Pearse Stadium, Galway Dublin 2:30 Kilkenny Parnell Park Tipperary 2:30 Limerick Nenagh 18 February 2007 Cork 2:30 Offaly Páirc Uí Chaoimh Wexford 2:30 Waterford Wexford Park Down 1:00 Clare Portaferry
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Hurling
Feb 16, 2007 15:10:24 GMT -1
Post by thales on Feb 16, 2007 15:10:24 GMT -1
Kilkenny great Liam Reidy dies
THE death has occurred of Liam Reidy, former Kilkenny All-Ireland hurler and a past President of the Golfing Union of Ireland.
Liam passed away in Archer's Rath Nursing home in Kilkenny after a short illness aged 83.
He played in the famous 1947 All-Ireland final in which Kilkenny beat Cork 0-14 to 2-7 and two other finals. Following his hurling career he became a very accomplished golfer, winning the Waterford Glass Pro-Am in 1957. After moving into golf administration, Reidy became President of the Golfing Union in 1992. Liam was predeceased by his first wife, Mary, and is survived by his wife Ann and sons Sean, Brian, Liam, Joe, Eamon, Ger, Dermot and Brendan and daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Hurling
Feb 26, 2007 9:12:15 GMT -1
Post by thales on Feb 26, 2007 9:12:15 GMT -1
Cats retain Walsh Cup in Wexford Sunday, 25 February 2007 22:24 Kilkenny collected their first silverware of 2007 as they retained the Walsh Cup with a 1-13 to 0-10 win over their Leinster rivals Wexford in sunny conditions at Wexford Park. However the Cats had a good deal of fortune in their third straight Walsh Cup final win over Wexford - their goal came from a deflection off returning Wexford full-back David 'Doc' O'Connor. Eoin Larkin hit four early frees for the holders but scores from Pat Doran, Paul Carley, Michael Jacob and Ritchie Kehoe had Wexford level at 0-7 apiece at half-time. The crucial goal arrived on 38 minutes when a long range free from PJ Delaney defied the otherwise solid O'Connor and found the net. John Meyler's Wexford side started with the wind behind them but they were 0-5 to 0-1 down midway through the first half as Larkin found the target on four occasions and Rory McCarthy hit the hosts' sole reply. Kilkenny, who started with Seaghan O'Neill at full-forward, struggled to find points from open play and despite shooting some poor wides, Wexford came back into the tie with neat scores from Jacob and Carley and O'Connor, who is back from three months' travelling, offering his side a strong defensive platform. Kilkenny boss Brian Cody threw John Dalton, Michael Rice and Eoin McCormack into the fray for the second half and those changes had the desired effect as the Cats upped the gears. After Delaney's shot beat both O'Connor and Damien Fitzhenry, an Aidan Fogarty point and three scores from Kilkenny's midfield pairing of Derek Lyng and Peter Cleere saw Cody's side burst clear. Wexford could only muster one point from play in the entire second half - that score came 27 minutes in when Rory Jacob rifled over, but their overall performance was still an improvement on last week's league showing against Waterford. Meyler admitted so. Fogarty flung over the game's final point to confirm Kilkenny's 19th successive win in all competitions. Right corner-back Noel Hickey accepted the cup for the Cats. ;D ;D
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Post by thales on Mar 5, 2007 8:37:25 GMT -1
pesky tipp bolloxes
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Hurling
Mar 26, 2007 12:51:07 GMT -1
Post by thales on Mar 26, 2007 12:51:07 GMT -1
Galway 0-26 - 3-13 Tipperary Antrim 0-11 - 2-21 Kilkenny Limerick 1-15 - 0-22 Dublin Offaly 1-16 - 1-16 Clare Cork 1-17 - 0-18 Wexford Waterford 4-27 - 1-07 Down
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Post by thales on Apr 2, 2007 9:32:58 GMT -1
Kilkenny see off threat of Tribesmen
Kilkenny surged straight into the NHL Division One semi-finals after beating their chief rivals Galway 1-19 to 0-18 at Nowlan Park this afternoon. ;D
The Cats overhauled Galway at Division 1B's summit but their third league win was far from easy.
Richie Power cracked over five first half points but Kilkenny were left with a 0-12 to 0-09 deficit to overcome for the second half - Eugene Cloonan (0-02) and David Collins hit three late scores for Galway.
The second half saw Cloonan opt to point a penalty and that decision proved costly when Power and Eddie Brennan played in Eoin McCormack for Kilkenny's goal.
Cloonan, who was Galway's ten-point hero against Tipperary last Sunday, grabbed the game's opening score this afternoon after only 11 seconds.
Backed by a strong wind, Ger Loughnane's side, which lined out with Damien Healy and Tony Og Regan in midfield, meant business and added their second point through Fergal Healy.
But with Power and Tommy Walsh quickly replying, the Cats were back on terms at 0-04 apiece by the 16th-minute.
The sides continued to go point for point, with Michael Rice, Iarla Tannion, Martin Comerford and Alan Kerins adding their names to the scoresheet, before Galway's late scoring burst, which included two overs from Cloonan, nudged them 0-12 to 0-09 ahead.
Power and Kevin Broderick exchanged points as the second half opened at a helter-skelter pace.
Broderick then won a penalty that could have put Galway 1-13 to 0-10 ahead, but following orders, Cloonan went for the point and almost inevitably, the game swung back in Kilkenny's favour.
The Cats tagged on a point before McCormack lashed home his goal in the 45th-minute to bring the sides level again at 1-11 to 0-14.
The point of the game followed as defender Walsh thumped over an inspirational score from 80 yards out, much to the delight of the large home support.
Tennyson added a lengthy free and an Eddie Brennan point from 40 yards out pushed Brian Cody's men into a 1-14 to 0-14 lead.
There seemed no way back for Galway as the Kilkenny defence shut up shop, limiting the visitors to long-range scores.
Mark Kerins and Damien Hayes combined to set up Alan Kerins for a point which reduced the margin to two points, but back came Kilkenny with Brennan rifling over sublimely from 70 yards out near the right touchline.
Cloonan took his tally to 0-07 with two more points and David Tierney also got in on the scoring act in injury-time, but Kilkenny looked all too comfortable as Derek Lyng finished out the scoring with two excellent points in injury-time.
Story from RTÉ Sport:
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Hurling
Apr 16, 2007 8:06:00 GMT -1
Post by thales on Apr 16, 2007 8:06:00 GMT -1
another league final Kilkenny 2-22 Wexford 2-7 The first of the NHL Division One semi-finals at Semple Stadium proved a mismatch as Kilkenny comfortably saw off the challenge of Wexford, winning by 2-22 to 2-07. The Cats looked in menacing form as they moved 2-05 to 1-00 ahead, with Aidan Fogarty putting his name to both goals after 25 seconds and 13 minutes. Stephen Nolan rasped home a third-minute major for a Wexford side that were always second best. They trailed by 2-10 to 1-03 at the break. Richie Power, Eddie Brennan and Martin Comerford raced Kilkenny further clear before Wexford full-forward Darren Stamp netted a late consolation goal. Brian Cody's Cats had eight points to spare when they met Wexford in last summer's Leinster SHC final and it seems little has changed since then, despite some impressive performances from the Model County side in the league's regulation phase. The trip to the revamped Thurles venue was strictly business for Kilkenny and they showed their intent by working Fogarty in for his first goal after only 25 seconds. A ball in from Eoin Larkin caused trouble for the Wexford defence and it was played into the path of Fogarty who flicked a clever shot past a stranded Damien Fitzhenry for goal number one. James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick fired over a point from 50 metres out, soon after, to leave a Wexford side, which included David O'Connor at left corner-back in place of late withdrawal Paul Roche (hamstring), in early trouble. They did strike back in the third-minute when Nolan rippled the Kilkenny net after a clever line ball in from Keith Rossiter, but their first half points' tally of 0-03 left them with a mountain to climb. Fogarty was fouled for a penalty in the tenth-minute which gave Power, who struck over two early points, the chance to add his side's second goal, but veteran Wexford keeper Damien Fitzhenry, who was making his 161st appearance for the county, brought off a fantastic save. Three minutes later though, the Duffry Rovers man was picking the sliotar out of net after Fogarty had slammed home his second goal, following up on a Brennan shot that had been initially saved by Fitzhenry. Derek Lyng, Brennan, Comerford and Power, who finished the half with 0-05 (5f), all sent over points as Kilkenny strode confidently towards half-time, armed with a 12-point buffer. It was a case of more of the same on the resumption as it took just 45 seconds for Larkin to add to the Cats' tally. Paul Carley, Nolan and Michael Jacob did rally the Wexford troops and their efforts were rewarded when Stamp turned sharply to rocket a late shot to the champions' net. It mattered little though, as, worryingly from a Leinster hurling point of view, Kilkenny were far too good for their opponents, even without Henry Shefflin, last year's top scorer in the championship. printable version send to a friend Story from RTÉ Sport: www.rte.ie/sport/2007/0415/kilkenny.html
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Hurling
Apr 27, 2007 14:14:07 GMT -1
Post by thales on Apr 27, 2007 14:14:07 GMT -1
Kilkenny v Waterford preview The sons of the Nore and the men of the Suir will battle it out for bragging rights in the NHL Division 1 final at Thurles on Sunday, throw-in at 3.45pm. Waterford have no new injury worries to report as they aim to capture their first NHL crown since 1963. They are probably stronger now than at any time in the intervening period, they only question mark over this side is a lack of strength in depth. There is no such problem for Kilkenny. They were able to destroy Wexford in the semi-final without having to call on the services of Henry Shefflin. The Ballyhale man will take his place on the bench again this week and that in itself causes problems for Waterford. No matter how good a start the Deise get off to there will always be the danger that Shefflin could be sprung from the bench. The only similar threat that Waterford have is Paul Flynn - an individual who now seems to have more days on the treatment table than on the field. This clash should reach championship intensity as Waterford showed against Cork that they are eager for another big push this year. As for Kilkenny, we can expect their usual high standards, but this time they might just come up short. Waterford have so far displayed a good knack for grinding out a result. Against Cork they prevented the Rebels from getting to grips with them in the last ten minutes. If they are able to do the same to the speedy Kilkenny full-forward line then they will claim their first honours and a county hungry for success will be happier heading into the summer. Verdict: Waterford by three points.
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Hurling
Apr 30, 2007 12:45:33 GMT -1
Post by thales on Apr 30, 2007 12:45:33 GMT -1
Not a good weekend Waterford 0-20 Kilkenny 0-18 Sunday, 29 April 2007 Waterford's hurlers ended their 44-year wait for a National League title at Semple Stadium as they triumphed 0-20 to 0-18 over defending champions Kilkenny. Played out in front of 22,235 spectators, the Division One final was never going to be a clearcut contest and it certainly turned out that way as both teams did the small-ball game justice with clean and fast-paced displays. In their third appearance in a league decider since 1998, the Deise led by 0-11 to 0-9 at the interval and although the sides were level on nine occasions during the game and despite the great form of Henry Shefflin who scored 12 points, it was to be a blue and white day. Late points from Eoin Kelly and Seamus Prendergast ensured a memorable victory for Justin McCarthy's Waterford side with Michael Walsh the winning captain. This was an epic game of hurling and both the conditions and the venue were certainly worthy of the fare on show. Looking to become the first team since Tipperary in 1961 to win a three-in-a-row of league titles, Kilkenny did break into an early lead, but Brian Cody's Cats were never allowed to hit their usual stride. From the moment Jack Kennedy opened the scoring for Waterford after 53 seconds until Prendergast put the winners two points clear in the 72nd minute, this was a contest that had the crowd on the edge of their seats throughout. Kennedy's early score certainly settled any early nerves the Deise may have had but Kilkenny quickly broke in front with points from the returning Shefflin and Martin Comerford. However Waterford's positive attacking play was quickly rewarded as points from Eoin Kelly and Ken McGrath ensured they regained the lead in the 14th-minute. Eoin Kelly was in sublime form from placed balls, while his Kilkenny counterpart Shefflin was also effective although he did miss a close range free in the second half. The sides continue to go point for point with Shefflin and Lyng on target for Kilkenny, and Kelly converted two more Waterford scores. Seamus Prendergast put the 2004 runners-up three points clear, and while Kilkenny came back strongly, Waterford held their nerve to take a two-point advantage into the break. Cody's men started the second half well with four successive points to take a 0-13 to 0-11 lead and despite John Mullane having a fine goal shot saved by PJ Ryan, Waterford continued to look the hungrier. With the game on a knife-edge, the sides were level on three occasions during the second half - including twenty seconds into injury-time when Shefflin sent over his twelfth point of the day. However, Waterford were not to be denied a famous victory and late points from Eoin Kelly and Prendergast ensured a narrow but deserved win. The delight on the faces of Waterford supporters, following their county's first league success since 1963, brought back memories of All-Ireland wins for the likes of Offaly, Clare and Wexford in the mid-nineties. With their tails up, McCarthy's current crop will be confident that they can replicate this sort of form in the forthcoming championship, which begins for the Deise with a Munster semi-final against either Clare or Cork on June 17. Despite this setback, Kilkenny will have high hopes of retaining their Leinster and All-Ireland crowns - their summer assault begins with a Leinster semi-final against either Laois or Offaly on June 10. WATERFORD: C Hennessy; E Murphy, D Prendergast, J Murray; T Browne, K McGrath (0-3, 1f), A Kearney; M Walsh, S Molumphy; E Kelly (0-8, 6f), S Prendergast (0-3), S Walsh; J Mullane (0-2), D Shanahan (0-1), J Kennedy (0-1). Subs used: P Flynn (0-1) for S Walsh (48 mins), E McGrath (0-1) for Murray (53), S O'Sullivan for Kennedy (74). KILKENNY: PJ Ryan; N Hickey, B Hogan, JJ Delaney; J Tyrrell, J Tennyson, T Walsh; D Lyng (0-1), W O'Dwyer; E Brennan (0-1), M Comerford (0-2), R Power (0-2); H Shefflin (0-12, 6f, 1 '65'), J 'Cha' Fitzpatrick, A Fogarty. Subs used: E Larkin for Fitzpatrick (38 mins), E McCormack for Fogarty (66). printable version send to a friend Story from RTÉ Sport: www.rte.ie/sport/2007/0429/waterford.html
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Hurling
May 31, 2007 8:14:54 GMT -1
Post by thales on May 31, 2007 8:14:54 GMT -1
New Championship season startsKilkenny 1-18 V 1-13 Laois U21 leinster as god's cousin steps up a grade
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Hurling
May 31, 2007 8:15:36 GMT -1
Post by Billy on May 31, 2007 8:15:36 GMT -1
why does each team have 2 scores
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Hurling
May 31, 2007 8:16:36 GMT -1
Post by mortontheblade on May 31, 2007 8:16:36 GMT -1
why does each team have 2 scores i was thinking that....
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Hurling
May 31, 2007 8:23:12 GMT -1
Post by jh1980 on May 31, 2007 8:23:12 GMT -1
Isn't it that there are two different ways of scoring points? Or am I confused... tis possible!
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Hurling
May 31, 2007 8:31:57 GMT -1
Post by thales on May 31, 2007 8:31:57 GMT -1
Isn't it that there are two different ways of scoring points? Or am I confused... tis possible! first score is a goal, as in football, worth 3 points! second score is points, which is when sliothar is hit over the goalpost and between uprights! so kilkenny score 1-18 = 21 laois score 1-13 = 16 ;D e.g. www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/championship/highlights.htmlclick on hurling
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Hurling
May 31, 2007 8:34:28 GMT -1
Post by Billy on May 31, 2007 8:34:28 GMT -1
what is a sliothar And how many points are "points" worth?
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