Analysis: It’s a piece of GAA history and tradition spiritually and culturally rooted in the wild foothills of the Cooley mountains Like many parts of Irish sports history, Poc Fada has proud and heroic ancient origins. When Cú Chulainn set out to his uncle King Conor Mac Nessa’s palace, he shortened the road for himself by hurling the ball ahead of him and thus set up the first cross country long puck record. Likewise, Fionn MacCool is said to have pucked a ball from Fair Head in Antrim to Mizen Head in Cork. While both stories thrive as myths, we…
O’Loughlin Gaels manager Brian Hogan has spoken to the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast ahead of the club beginning their championship defence against Clara on Saturday afternoon. Hogan outlined what the team has worked on since losing the All-Ireland Senior Club Final, the addition of Kerry star Fionan MacKessy to the panel and more… LISTEN HERE OR BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT – CONTINUE READING…
NA Piarsaigh showed all their experience in the end to defeat Patrickswell 1-17 to 0-23 this Friday evening at the TUS Gaelic Grounds. Kevin Downes produced an excellent display for Na Piarsaigh where he chipped in with 0-4 from play. Na Piarsaigh and Patrickswell faced off in a repeat of last year’s county final. The Caherdavin outfit are bidding to win three county titles in-a-row for the first in their history. The injury to Peter Casey is a massive blow for Na Piarsaigh. Casey is currently sidelined with a long term ankle injury. Ciaran Carey is back in charge of…
Three top class Paul Buggy saves helped Tullaroan make a winning start to Kilkenny senior hurling league. The netminder delivered a hat trick of impressive stops in as many second half minutes as Dicksboro were thwarted in their attempts to snatch the points in the opening round of the competition. After watching his side fight their way in front thanks to Ciallin Brennan’s second goal of the evening, Buggy made sure they stayed there. First he raced out to stop Matthew Kelleher’s 47th minute shot before, 60 seconds later, stopping a Harry Shine effort. The third save was the best,…
The final round of Group games will take place this coming weekend with the top seeds in Groups A and C, Roanmore and Ballygunner looking set to join unseeded Mount Sion and Abbeyside in the quarter finals. The four Group games this coming weekend will also decide the seedings for the preliminary quarter final draw where the second team in each group will play a third placed team from another group with the four losers going into the relegation playoffs.Friday – Walsh Park 7.30 pm. Gr. B De La Salle V Passage Last year’s beaten finalists De La Salle will…
AS he clocks up the air miles, Jack Goulding’s colleagues have been teasing him about planting trees to offset the impact on the environment.With that in mind, it is probably best they remain oblivious to the number of hurleys that are likely to die for the cause in Sunday’s Kerry SHC final.3Goulding in action for Fulham Irish3(from left) Darragh, Jack, David and Kevin Goulding are out to win the Kerry SHC final with Ballyduff3McElroy won an All-Ireland minor medal with Kerry in 2015 under Jack O’ConnorWhen Goulding finishes his shift today at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in Westminster, another…
Former Kilkenny captain Cillian Buckley has announced his intercounty retirement. Buckley, who joined the senior panel in 2012 at 19 years of age, won three All-Ireland senior titles during his career in black and amber. The Dicksboro clubman also claimed eight Leinster senior championships and five National Hurling League crowns.A two-time All-Star, he struggled for game-time in recent seasons but made a match-winning impact with an injury-time goal against Galway in the 2023 Leinster final.“Cillian has been a true servant to Kilkenny and I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to work with Cillian and witness first-hand his commitment to…
John Tarrant previews the action across the Co-Op Superstores county club hurling championships Cork hurlers such as Erins Own will be back in club after after the All Ireland final Photo by Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileWith the inter county scene done and dusted, the action returns to club level, the Bank Holiday weekend welcomes the commencement of the Co-Op Superstores Co. Hurling Championships across five grades.Having endured a frustrating All Ireland Senior Final and second best to Clare on the scoreboard, there is a quick turnaround for the Cork panel with a diverse programme and schedule planned over the next three months.…
All Sport Via Getty Images Garryspillane and Newcastle West off to a flyer in Premier Intermediate Two sides have made a winning start to the 2024 Lyons of Limerick Premier Intermediate Championship this weekend. On Friday Newcastle West were 1-18 to 0-14 winners over Granagh Ballingarry. Last night just a point separated the sides as Garryspilliane edged out Effin 3-16 to 2-18. Garryspilliane manager Aaron Considine gave his post match thoughts Listen to this audio Read More:
Rested after a break in play, the 2018 All-Star attacks where the puckout is aimed towards, is there to snap up breaks and go. But if another Cork player secures possession he continues that run and they know their midfielder will be ahead of them targeting the spaces between the lines.A run which requires calling for the pass and receiving it on the move, unable to see what’s over your shoulder. Most players prefer to receive a pass where they can see what’s in front of them, but when executed well the run in behind pierces defences and the former…