BGE U-20 Leinster Final team named
DJ Carey and his management team have named their team for the BGE U-20 Leinster Final this Wednesday night Vs Wexford in Innovate Wexford Park at 7.30pm. Kilkenny have already overcome Laois and Galway enroute to the final and will be looking to claim silverware on their trip to Wexford.
Tickets are on sale in usual Centra and Supervalu stores and at the ground on the night, we stongly encourage supporters to purchase tickets in advance of the game as a large crowd is expected.
Kilkenny Outdoor Music Festival
Erins Own GAA will host the Kilkenny Outdoor Music Festival on Saturday Aug 3rd and Sunday Aug 4th in Castlecomer GAA Grounds. Guests include Hudson Taylor, The Frank & Walters, The Alkove, DJ Welshy and Paddy Casey. Click below for more details.
Sunday roundup
The Kilkenny minors despite a stunning second half comeback against Galway came up just short against the western opposition, the scoreline was 2-16 to 3-16 after 60 minutes. Galway started the brighter and had a ten point lead at the break 0-6 to 2-10 but Kilkenny dug deep and rallied strongly just after half time pushing Galway all the way. It was a great test for the Kilkenny minors with bigger days soon to come.
The Kilkenny seniors have secured a S/F spot Vs Limerick on Saturday July 27th following a superb second half performace Vs Cork in Croke park on Sunday. Kilkenny led for much of the opening half but headed down the tunnel at half time two points behind, 1-11 to 2-10. After a blistering start to the second half Kilkenny took control of the game and despite a serious comeback from Cork, Kilkenny never relenquished control. When James Ownes blew the final whistle it was Kilkenny who were ahead by six points, 2-27 to 3-18 and its back to the All-Ireland S/F's for Brian Cody's men.
Tickets for the All-Ireland S/F's are on sale here.
For match reports click below (John Knox, Kilkenny People)
For minor pictures click here (Willie Dempsey) and here (Martin Rowe)
For senior pictures click here (Willie Dempsey) and here (Martin Rowe)
BGE U-20 Leinster Final
The Kilkenny U-20 team will face Wexford in the BGE Leinster Final on Wednesday night at 7.30pm in Innovate Wexford Park. Both teams are guaranteed a spot in the All-Ireland S/F's but both will be hoping to claim silverware on the night. Tickets are on sale online here.
Public sale of tickets this evening (Mon) from 5-7pm in Nowlan Park for the Leinster U-20 Final Vs Wexford this Wed night.Please note the ticket sale will take place at the turnstile block on O’Loughlin Road opposite McGuinness’s. Limited number of tickets available.
Leinster Poc Fada
The Leinster stage of the Poc Fada took place on Saturday in the Comeragh Mountains and Kilkenny were represented by Michael Kirwan (U-16) Glenmore and Jamie Harkin (Adult) Bennettsbridge. Michael Kirwan claimed the U-16 Leinster title following in the footsteps of his father who also won the U-16 and adult Poc Fada's in the past. Jamie Harkin was 5th in the adult category, having won the U-16 category only two years ago. Well done to both on representing Kilkenny with distinction.
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