The KCLR Hurling Podcast
The podcast where we discuss all the action from the Kilkenny and Carlow intercounty and club scene while looking at some of the big national issues of the week. Presented by Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh.
All the reaction and analysis of St Kieran's College All-Ireland Final victory
St Kieran's have won a 26th Al-Ireland Senior A title with a 3-19 to 2-16 win over Presentation Athenry in Croke Park. Cath all the reaction and analysis with Adrian Ronan, Fionn Mahony, Brian Dowling and Richie Ruth.
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Mickey and Eddie on where Tipp are at and the importance of a good Kilkenny display next weekend.
Tipperary's win against Waterford means that Kilkenny are safe in division 1 A for next year, we chat about the Premiers performance against Waterford and what Kilkenny need from next Saturday's match even though there's nothing at stake regarding relegation.
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Kilkenny survive but still need a performance against Tipp, we hear from Adrian Ronan and Ken Hogan. Plus we preview St Kieran's All-Ireland Final.
Tipperary's win on Waterford means Kilkenny survive in division 1 A but we discuss their need need a performance in Thurles next Saturday, we hear from Adrian Ronan and Ken Hogan.
Plus we preview St Kieran's in the All-Ireland Final with Brian Carroll as well as Kieran's Manager Brian Dowling. We've also got Joe Nolan on Carlow's bid to avoid relegation but how it may not be a disaster if they don't.
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Season Races to a Conclusion
On this week's episode, we have all the post-match from another busy weekend in the Premier, Kilree manager Micko Salter stops by for a chat about a tough season for them after being relegated from the Premier last May, and we analyse the state of the leagues and where we stand as the season races to a conclusion.
Mickey and Eddie on Kilkenny's bad night in Salthill, Cork v Limerick and the resilience of St Kieran's
There's no beating about the bush, it was a bad night for Kilkenny in Salthill but to quote the Dark Knight, the night is always darkest before the dawn.
As well as that we talk about Cork's defeat to Limerick and we examine Wexford's performance against Clare.
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Carlow Manager Pat Bennett on his side's likely relegation, Brian Dowling on Kildare driving on and James Hickey on what he makes of it all
Carlow Manager Pat Bennett on his side's likely relegation, Brian Dowling on Kildare driving on and James Hickey on what he makes of it all.
Carlow have one last league game left but even a win against Dublin may not be enough, for Kildare they have secured their place in 1-B for next year and have an outside chance of making the final.
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Derek Lyng on Kilkenny's bad night in Galway, St Kieran's on another great comeback and we hear from Ben O'Connor and John Kiely
Kilkenny endured a miserable night in Galway losing 35 points to 17, it means relegation is a real threat to the Cats.
We hear from Derek Lyng and het analysis from Mickey Walsh and freind of the podcast from Galway Sean Walsh.
Elsewhere Cork lost out to Limerick and get the thoughts of Ben O'Connor and John Kiely.
As well as all that we get reaction to another great comeback by St Kieran's.
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Mickey's impressed by Corks corner backs, Cody at 11 or 14 ? Murphy or Tallis ?
The vigilance committee may be after Oisin who picked up a hamstring at soccer meaning Eddie and Mickey are left running the show.
They deep dive into Kilkenny's defeat to Cork and discuss the rest of the weekend's action.
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Derek Lyng, Ben O'Connor, Brian Lohan and Pat Bennett on the weekend's action
Cork overcame Kilkenny 3-12 to 1-15 at UMC Nowlan Park w3hile Carlow lost out to Clare.
We've got reaction from both games.
Henry Shefflin on managing the Kilkenny U 20's, Jackie Tyrrell on the season so far and Richie Power on the importance of talking
There was a galaxy of stars at the launch of the Na Cait Óga Kilkenny Golf Classic at Kilkenny Gold Club. The event raises vital funds of the running of Kilkenny's GAA academy.
Kilkenny under 20 manager Henry Shefflin and his former teammates Jackie Tyrrell and Richie Power were amongst those in attendance and spoke to us.
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Taggy joins Micky to look back on the Cats win against Waterford and Limerick's victory over Tipp. Plus, Cian Kenny talks free taking, winning with his college and taking on Cork
Aidan Taggy Fogarty joins us as Eddie takes a well-earned rest; we talk about Kilkenny's slender win over Waterford and next Sunday's clash with Cork.
We also deep dive into Limerick's win over Tipp and we examine Carlow's defeat in Antrim. As well as all that we have sit down interviews with Cian Kenny and Alan Connolly.
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Derek Lyng and Davy Fitzgerald on big wins for their teams
Kilkenny claimed a second win in the league with an injury time Cian Kenny free earning 1-21 to 1-20 win against Waterford, afterwards we got the reaction of Cats Manager Derek Lyng while our friends in WLR shared their interview with Deise boss Peter Queally.
In Belfast, Carlow fell flat losing 25 points to 12 against Antrim, we hear from Fiachra Fitzpatrick and Manager Pat Bennett as well as under fire Saffron boss Davy Fitzgerald.
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Is Ben O'Connor deflecting or making himself a target, how are Kilkenny fixed ? A big day for Carlow and draw reaction.
A busy episode in which we debate what can be done for the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup, if Ben O'Connor is helping or hindering his team with his comments and we look ahead to the National League weekend.
As well as all of that we've got reaction from across all grades for the Kilkenny hurling draws.
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Ronnie on Kilkenny so far and what he makes of Cork while Declan Hannon and Niall O'Meara talk retirement
As Graigue Balycallan hold a special celebration Adrian Ronan joins us to reminisce on their senior titles in 98 and 2000 while we also chat about Kilkenny so far and what he makes of Cork.
As the Fitzgibbon Cup wraps up for 2026 former winners of that competition Declan Hannon and Niall O'Meara talk college, retirement and playing against Kilkenny and Carlow.
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Kilkenny learn in defeat in Limerick, Carlow fade to man a from Faythe, Cork and Tipp melee and do Refs need help.
This week Eddie and Mickey dive into Kilkenny's defeat away to Limerick, Carlow's loss to Wexford and we talk Cork/Tipp and Kildare's unsurprising win against Antrim.
We also chat about the black card rule and if Refs need to engage more with players.
Derek Lyng on what was learned in Limerick, we talk VAR in hurling and does Ben O'Connor make a very good point.
Defeats for Kilkenny and Carlow this weekend, we hear from both managers.
We also hear from Carlow defender Dion Wall and Wexford's Kevin Foley as well as chatting VAR with James Hickey and the Irish Daily Mail's Philip Lanigan.
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Mossy Keoghan on being an All Star, working under Eddie Brennan and Tullaroan's new manager. Plus we hear from Derek Lyng and Chairman PJ Kenny
Mossy Keoghan on being an All Star, working under Eddie Brennan and Tullaroan's new Manager Dave Mulcahy.
Plus we hear from Kilkenny Manager Derek Lyng ahead of their clash with Limerick this weekend. We've also got Kilkenny Chairman PJ Kenny on the importance of their relationship with Tirlán, integration and facilities.
Are Wexford in bother? Are Limerick back to the pack or was Walsh Park an aberration? Plus we hear from Kilkenny Captain TJ Reid
The KCLR Hurling Podcast is out slightly later this week due to the Bank Holiday, that means that Mickey and Eddie have had more time to stew on a good weekend of hurling what's to come this Saturday and Sunday.
We also chat to TJ Reid about his third stint as Kilkenny Captain and if it changes his role within the squad, winning once again with Shamrocks Ballyhale and Henry taking over the under 20's.
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James Hickey on the weekends action including Waterford's win, Corks strength and manliness and the greatness of Lee Chin
Former Carlow captain and KCLR analyst James Hickey joined us to discuss a weekend and to look ahead to Carlow and Kilkenny's matches next weekend.
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Did Kilkenny get what they wanted out of the Offaly clash? Galway progression, Cork look strong and Carlow start well.
Mickey Wash and Eddie Scally deep dive into all of the weekend's top tier hurling action including Kilkenny's clunky win over Offaly, Waterford's first half no show against Cork and Galway's youngsters showing well.
Carlow opened with a win against Down while Chris Nolan is named captain, we get the thoughts of former Carlow captain James Hickey.
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Derek Lyng reacts to Kilkenny's opening day win while Carlow finish on the up against Down
We hear from Kilkenny and Offaly manager's Derek Lyng and Johnny Kelly following their tight tussle in UPMC Nowlan Park while Pat Bennett, Johnny Nevin and Richard Coady talk about a good start for Carlow.
There's also reaction from Cork and Galway following a win for the Rebels and a defeat for the Tribesmen.
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Mickey and Eddie on Kilkenny's new shield, why intercounty intermediate needs to return and our Ballygunner overlords
On this week's podcast Mickey and Eddie chat about Kilkenny's win over Kildare on what was learned. We chat about why intermediate level needs to return at inter county, Carlow's vital clash with Down and the brilliance of Ballygunner.
We also stray into football as we talk about one of the best club football matches ever played as Daingean Uí Chúis are crowned All-Ireland winners.
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Lyng and Dowling on a close game in Callan, the Gunners fire their way to the All-Ireland title, Grace Walsh on Laochra Gael and Naoise Waldron's thoughts on 2026
Dublin based Kilkenny man Naoise Waldron looks at the hurling landscape for 2026 discusses the new Cats management team and talks about his new coaching venture, Derek Lyng and Brian Dowling react to a close game in Callan while Grace Walsh talks Laochra Gael.
As well as all that we hear from AIB All-Ireland Club champions Ballygunner.
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Kilkenny based Carlow man Niall Culleton on making the PDC darts tour, beating Luke Littler and the importance of family
Last week Carlow's Niall Culleton earned his spot on the PDC tour where he'll mix it with the best including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Gian van Veen.
We had a chat with Culleton about what lies ahead and his journey so far.
Kilkenny Manager Derek Lyng sits down with KCLR ahead of the 2026 season
Derek Lyng sits down with KCLR ahead of the new season to talk changes in the management team, missing Huw Lawlor and Billy Ryan, TJ taking the captaincy and the development of players.
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Tallis to challenge Murphy, who'll play full back ? and Dave Mulcahy takes over Tullaroan. Plus, we look ahead to Ballygunner versus Loughrea.
Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh analyze Kilkenny's season opener against Laois and debate positions 1, 3 and 6. They also talk about the AIB All-Ireland Club Finals and as club manager's get to work, we discuss how those taking over a team for the first time go about it.
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Derek Lyng on opening with a win, Taggy on TJ being named captain and Pat Bennett on Carlow's learnings
Kilkenny earned a first competitive win of the season beating Laois 2-17 to 10 points in the Walsh Shield semi final while TJ Reid is confirmed as the captain for 2026, we hear from Derek Lyng and Taggy Fogarty. As well as all of that we chat with Carlow Manager Pat Bennett.
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Mickey and Eddie chat Kilkenny's Walsh Cup cancellation, Carlow's defeat to the Dubs, camogie on ice and how Limerick, Clare and Tipp are shaping up
In our first analysis podcast of the year Mickey and Eddie Mickey chat Kilkenny's Walsh Cup cancellation, Carlow's defeat to the Dubs, camogie on ice and how Limerick, Waterford, Clare and Tipp are shaping up.
You may notice at times that Eddie sounds slightly off microphone that's because Oisin is an idiot.
Kilkenny Manager Derek Lyng on not getting to play, Carlow Manager Pat Bennett on learning from their defeat and Ronnie's 2026 crystal ball
Kilkenny didn't get to play their Walsh Cup game and manager Derek Lyng was frustrated, we spoke to him in Westmeath. We also hear from Carlow Manager Pat Bennett and Dublin boss Neil O'Callaghan while Adrian Ronan looks into his crystal ball for 2026.
Danesfort's adventure ends, Ballygunner set up a Loughrea showdown and a great day for Graignamanagh
It's the final KCLR Hurling Podcast post-match edition of the year in which we hear about Danesfort's defeat, Ballygunner and Loughrea winning their All-Ireland Semi- Final and and a great day for Graignamanagh.
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The highs and lows of 2025, hopes for 2026 and a look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland Club Semi-Finals
This week Eddie, Michael and Oisin gives their highs and lows from the club and county seen in 2025. They also talk about their hopes for 2026 which actually turns into a Leinster v Munster hurling debate.
Danesfort are in AIB All-Ireland semi final action on Sunday we look ahead to that as well as the senior semi-finals.
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New Carlow Senior Manager Pat Bennett on his plans for 2026 and the Danesfort look ahead to an All-Ireland Semi Final
No post-match podcast this week but we do have a sit-down interview with new Carlow Manager Pat Bennett while we continue the countdown to Danesfort's AIB All-Ireland Semi Final.
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Listen back to Muckalee's history making AlB LGFA All-Ireland Final win
Sunday December 14th is a day that is now etched in history for Muckalee as they beat Cromane of Kerry in the AIB All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final.
Listen back to the full commentary as well as all the post-match interviews right here including Pado Flynn, Pat Mc Dowell, Sarah Corcoran, Edwina Keane, Katie Nolan, Eadoin Coady and Kelly Comerford!
Eddie and Mickey on the great Danes and Shamrocks narrow defeat to St Martins
Eddie and Mickey discuss and emotional win for Danesfort and a narrow defeat for Ballyhale Shamrocks against a driven St Martins team.
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Henry Shefflin on Shamrocks narrow defeat while Danesfort claim the Tommy Murphy Cup
Unfortunately, Shamrocks Ballyhale lost out by a point to St Martins in a pulsating AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Final on Saturday night in Croke Park but it was a better day for Danesfort in Navan as one of the greats made his comeback.
We hear from Henry Shefflin, Daithi Hayes, Adrian Burke, Paul Murphy, Cathal O'Neill and Anthony Ireland Wall.
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Micky and Eddie on why Graigue-Ballycallan's U 21 A isn't just good for GB, the Leinster Finals and Ballygunner's Munster success. Also UL manager Brian Ryan on the importance of the Fitzgibbon Cup
Micky and Eddie on why Graiguie Ballycallan's U 21 A isn't just good for Graigie Ballycallan and how defeat might not have been the worst thing for Dicksboro.
The lads also deep five into this weekend's AIB GAA Leinster Finals for Shamrocks Ballyhale and Danesfort and Ballygunner's Munster success.
As well as all of that UL manager Brian Ryan on the importance of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup and the Kilkenny influence, including the man pictured on our thumbnail, on his team in recent years.
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Ronnie on a great day for the parish, Taggy looks ahead to the Leinster Finals and Dessie fires back at the Banner
Adrian Ronan and Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty look back on a dramatic JJ Kavanagh U 21 A Final that saw Graigue Ballycallan win 1-20 to 2-16 after extra time. Both men also look ahead to Shamrocks Ballyhale and Danesfort's Leinster deciders next weekend which will both be live on KCLR.
As well as all that Ballygunner uses TG4 for respond to a "certain Clare man" as the Gunners win Munster and set up a clash with Ballyhale or St Martin's in the All -Ireland semi final.
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Brian Dowling a good win for Kierans and the analysis of Babs Keating, plus Adrian Burke on Danesfort's Leinster Final countdown
Yesterday St Kierans overcame Good Counsel College 2-20 to 1-11 in the Leinster Senior A Championship, that victory means they are through to the semi finals. Afterwards we spoke to Manager Brian Dowling about that but also the comments made about his Kildare team by Babs Keating.
As well as all that Ronnie chats to Danesfort manager Adrian Burke on a great year so far and their upcoming AIB Leinster Intermediate Final against Rathoath of Meath in Navan on Sunday December 7th!
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Eddie is back as we discuss wins for Ballyhale and Danesfort, the Richie Hogan comeback, facilities in Kilkenny and Carlow schools hurling
Shamrocks Ballyhale and Danesfort have AIB GAA Leinster Club Hurling Finals to look forward to, we discuss Shamrocks tough semi final and look ahead to their clash with St Martins of Wexford.
We talk about pitches and facilties in Kilkenny. We also chat club commitment and if too much is asked of players.
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Eoin Cody, TJ Reid, Henry Shefflin and Willie Hyland on a dramatic Leinster semi, great work being done by Danesfort and Kilkenny's new Performance Lead Sean Kelly
Shamrocks Ballyhale and Danesfort have Leinster Final's to look forward to, we hear from both clubs following contrasting semi-finals.
Sean Kelly is Kilkenny's new Performance Lead replacing Michaell Fennelly, we hear from him and Ronnie drops into studio to talk about Kelly's appointment, the return of the Walsh Cup and facilities.
As well as all that Seamus Dwyer and Brian Dowling reflect on the meeting of CBS and St Kierans while Tommy Murphy rounds up the Carlow under 21 finals.
BTW we hope to catch up with new Carlow manager Pat Bennett soon!
