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.
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!
Micky Walsh goes solo on the Munster semi finals, Mullally leaving Carlow and the Kilkenny sides in Leinster
Micky Walsh goes solo on the Munster semi finals, Mullally leaving Carlow and the Kilkenny sides in Leinster.
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Joe Nolan on the departure of Carlow boss Tom Mullally, Shane O'Donnell and Mikey Mahony on reaching the Munster Final plus Tommy Murphy on the Carlow u 21 semi's
Joe Nolan on the departure of Carlow boss Tom Mullally, Shane O'Donell and Mikey Mahony on reaching the Munster Final plus the great Tommy Murphy on the Stryve Carlow u 21 semis.
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A review of Leinster and preview of Munster, the All Star selections and Kilkenny Intermediate toty
Shamrocks Ballyhale march on but Mount Leinster Rangers go out, we chat about both games as well as the rest of the Leinster matches. As well as that we name the Kilkenny intermediate club team of the season and talk Munster Club hurling and PWC All Star choices.
And yes, we talk pitch invading!
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Shamrocks, Danesfort and Barrow Rangers march on while MLR bow out, all the reaction to a busy weekend of Leinster hurling
Henry Shefflin, Joey Holden and Richie Reid react to Shamrocks Ballyhale 4-point win against Kilcormac Killoughey while we also hear from KK manager Declan Laffan. Following their win over Castletown Geoghan we chat with Clough Ballacolla manager Willie Hyland on facing Shamrocks in the semi final, that is thanks to our friends in Midlands 103.
Plus, Edward Coady on MLR's defeat and Tom Mullaly on Naas's progress and the Danesfort trio of Des Dunne, Paul Murphy and Fionn Mahon.
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The Kilkenny SHC team of the year and player of the year unveiled, local clubs in Leinster and Ballygunner get going
In this episode Micky and Eddie unveil the KCLR Hurling podcast senior club championship team of the year and we preview the local sides chances in the AIB Leinster Club championship.
As well as all that we examine Ballygunner's win in Limerick and get clarification from a Ref!
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Taggy Fogarty and James Hickey look ahead to the AIB Leinster Club championship
Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty and James Hickey joined us on air this weekend on KCLR to look ahead to a busy weekend ahead in the Leinster Club championship.
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The cold hard analysis of Ballyhale's 21st, who put up their hands for Kilkenny and Na Fianna not brilliant but do enough plus should the GAA stop outside managers
Mickey and Eddie have had a few days to think about the county final and in Micky's case watch it back, so what did they think of Shamrocks performance and O'Loughlin's disappointing display.
We also deep dive into Barrow Rangers junior final win and we discuss Na Fianna's win in Dublin, St Martins victory in Wexford ,Loughmore Castleiney's success in Tipperary and Castletown Geoghan back it up in Westmeath.
Also discussed is a proposal to stop outside managers coming into clubs and we examine how players can acclimatize to county level.
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Hear from Ballyhale's history makers, the analysis of Taggy and Ronnie and Naomh Bríd drive on through the rain
Shamrocks Ballyhale have capture a 21st St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior title meaning they are now to of the roll of honour in Kilkenny.
Following their victory over O'Loughlin Gaels we hear from Taggy and Ronnie along with several players.
We also hear from Carlow's Naomh Bríd following a hard fought victory in Westmeath and Brian McGrath on another senior title for Loughmore Castleiney.
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BONUS POD: Paul Murphy joins us to look back on Danesfort's best week ever and to preview O'Loughlin Gaels versus Shamrocks Ballyhale
After a week of weeks for Danesfort that saw them win county titles in camogie and hurling we chat with centre back Paul Murphy about the club and community. Plus, we dive into Sunday's St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Final between Shamrocks Ballyhale versus O'Loughlin Gaels.
Eddie and Micky look back on an amazing weekend for Danesfort and ahead to next weekend's junior and senior deciders.
This week we combine the post-match and analysis podcasts as Eddie and Micky look back on an amazing weekend for Danesfort and ahead to next weekend's junior and senior deciders.
As well as all of that you can hear all of our post-match interviews from the intermediate final, from Carlow's 3 Joe McDonagh Cup award winners and Sarsfields manager Johnny Crowley following their win in Cork.
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It's an O'Loughlin Gaels v Shamrocks Ballyhale final, we look back on this weekend's semi-finals and we asses Mount Leinster Rangers Leinster opponents
Just as we were hitting publish it was confirmed that Gordon Byrne will take over as Kilkenny minor hurling manager while Eoin Hennessy will manage the minor footballers, we'll come back to that next week.
This week Brian Dowling joins Eddie Scally to dissect the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny senior semi finals and the JJ Kavanagh Junior semi finals. We also discuss Mount Leinster Rangers Leinster opponents Naas who were crowned Kildare champions yet again.
Also, Na Fianna is looking lean and mean and will face Charlie Carters Luca in the Dublin final.
Post match chats with TJ Reid, Eoin Cody, Brian Hogan, Jordan Molloy, Eamon Jackman plus Junior semi final reaction.
O'Loughlin Gales will take on Shamrocks Ballyhale in St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny senior final following wins over Mullinavat and Dicksboro.
O'Loughlins beat Mullivanat 1-20 to 2-16 while Shamrocks beat Dicksboro 21 points to 1-16.
We hear from TJ Reid, Eoin Cody, Brian Hogan, Jordan Molloy, Eamon Jackman, we've also got post match interviews from Saturday's Junior semi finals that saw O'Loughlin Gaels and Barrow Rangers collect wins.
There's also reaction from the junior semi finals, as well as Charlie Carter who has led Lucan Sarsfields to just their second Go Ahead Ireland Senior 1 F...
A look back on the weekend's hurling, camogie, ladies football, hurling and racing with Micky, Willie, Aine and Barry
A look back on the weekend's hurling, camogie, ladies football, hurling and racing with Micky, Willie, Aine and Barry.
The intermediate semi final review, the junior and senior semi final preview, what is amateur status and Shane O'Donnell completes the set
On this week's podcast we review James Stephens and Danesfort intermediate semi final wins, we also look ahead to Sunday's senior semi final double header and Saturdays junior semis.
As well as all of that we discuss what GAA President Jarlath Burns said about amateur status.
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All of our post-match interviews from the intermediate semi final and the senior relegation decider
In Kilkenny Danesfort will meet James Stephens in the Intermediate Final. Danesfort overcame Dunamaggin 3-13 to 17 points while James Stephens overcame Young Irelands 1-18 to 1-13.
We have all the reaction to those games as well as the senior relegation final between Graigue Ballycallan.
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A look back at the Kilkenny senior quarter finals and the Patrick Horgan legacy
The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny semi finals will see Mullinavat play O'Loughlin Gaels and Shamrocks Ballyhale take on Dicksboro. Those games take place on Sunday October 12th.
We look back on the quarter finals in this episode as well as taking a look at the intermediate and junior championships. Plus, we talk about Patrick Horgan's legacy and how some players just don't suit being a sub.
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Reaction to and analysis of all of this weekend's senior quarter finals including Henry Shefflin on a big win for Shamrocks and becoming Kilkenny under 20 manager.
The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny semi finals will see Mullinavat play O'Loughlin Gaels and Shamrocks Ballyhale take on Dicksboro. Those games take place as part of a double header on Sunday October 12th. Shamrocks overcame Thomastown 1-22 to 16 points while O'Loughlins survived a late scare by Clara to win 3-20 to 3-17. On Saturday Mullinavat beat Bennetsbridge 2-22 to 3-16 while Dicksboro beat Glenmore 2-24 to 2-18.
We've got reaction to all of those games plus Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty on analysis.
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Henry's under 20 A team and a look back on the intermediate quarter finals and preview of the senior semis. Plus, the dual stars of Mount Leinster Rangers
On this week's analysis podcast we talk about Henry Sheflins' appointment as Kilkenny under 20 manager and the message it sends. As well as all of that we look back on the Intermediate quarter finals and preview this weekend's senior quarter-finals. As well as all of that, we talk about the dual stars of Mount Leinster Rangers.
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All the reaction from the Kilkenny Intermediate quarter finals as Danesfort, Dunamaggin, James Stephens and Young Irelands march on
The Intermediate semi final line up is complete. James Stephens will face Young Irelands while Dunammagin will take on Danesfort. Those games will take place on the weekend of October 4th and 5th.
All four quarter finals were live on KCLR and we have all the reaction on the KCLR Hurling Podcast.
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Micky and Eddie look ahead to the senior and intermediate quarter finals
The details of the fixtures have confirmed for the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Championship and Michael Lyng Motors Intermediate Championship and the next round of the JJ Kavanagh Junior Championship.
Micky and Eddie analyzed it all on the KCLR Hurling Podcast.
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The quarter final draw detail and all of the weekends post-match reaction.
We now know the pairings in the senior and intermediate championship as well as the junior. We give you the detail and bring all the post-match interviews we did from across Kilkenny over the weekend. We were so excited about the draw we brought the podcast from the front of Oisin's car, it could not wait until he got home.
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A look ahead to the first weekend of knock out hurling in Kilkenny, BallyTopGunners go 12 in a row and we pay tribute to Luke Harney.
The really serious stuff begins in Kilkenny next weekend as the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Championship gets underway with relegation semi-finals and first round matches. Games you'll be able to listen to live on KCLR.
Ballygunner have completed a 12 in a row in Waterford, Micky has managed in the Deise and examines their success.
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All the post-match interviews from the final day of the league
All the post-match interviews from the final day of the league plus the fixture detail for next weekends Senior and Intermediate games.
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Brennan and Corcoran join the Kilkenny backroom team, Cork move on quickly, how do you approach the final day of the league and the magic of Austin Gleeson
Ahead of the last day of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League Eddie and Mickey talk about how to approach the games, what's at stake and possible winners and not just in a results sense. It was mentioned on the podcast a few weeks, but it has now been confirmed that Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran will join Derek Lyng's backroom team, as we recorded it had not been confirmed but...we discussed it anyway.
The Kilkenny backroom team, Cork move on quickly, how do you approach the final day of the league and the magic of Austin Gleeson
Ahead of the last day of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League Eddie and Mickey talk about how to approach the games, what's at stake and possible winners and not just in a results sense. It was mentioned on the podcast a few weeks ago but the Irish Independent has reported that Eddie Brennan and Niall Corcoran will join Derek Lyng's backroom team, as we publish this that has not been confirmed but...we discuss it anyway.
Walter Walsh, Joey Holden, Billy Ryan, Robbie Donnelly and many more from the Championship launch.
Walter Walsh, Joey Holden, Billy Ryan, Robbie Donnelly and many more from the Championship launch.
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Eddie Scally and Micky Walsh talk about round 4 and playing 4 weeks in a row! Plus, the departure of Pat Ryan as Cork manager.
Eddie Scaly and Michael Walsh talk round 4 and playing 4 weeks in a row! Plus, the departure of Pat Ryan as Cork manager.
Our Caravaggio like TJ Reid shot is courtesy of Paul Doyle.
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Post match interviews from round 4 of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny SHL and the Carlow IHC and SHC finals
After another busy weekend listen to all of KCLR's post match interviews from our 8 live games across Saturday and Sunday the 23rd/24th of August!
A big thanks also to Paul Doyle for his action shots from O'Loughlins v Shamrocks Ballyhale.
With Micky and Eddie playing support to Oasis Pat Hoban joins us to talk round 3 of the Kilkenny Hurling Leagues
After another busy weekend of action around Kilkenny Pat Hoban joins us in studio to look and the runners and riders so far as the groups begin to take shape.
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All the post-match interviews from KCLR's coverage of the Kilkenny SHL round 3, now includes the Sunday games!
Weekend 3 of the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny SHL has not disappointed. Here is all the reaction so far with Michael Rice, Seamus Dollard, Brian Lannon, Shane Lanigan, Henry Shefflin, Aran Fogarty, Jim Lyng, Colm O'Byrne, Noel Doherty, Michael Ryan, Brian Hogan and Eamon Jackman.
Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh deep dive into weekend 2 of the Kilkenny Leagues while Horse Lawlor talks Carlow
Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh deep dive into weekend 2 of the Kilkenny Leagues, there's also an Adrian Ronan cameo while Horse Lawlor talks Carlow.
Post-match interviews from every Kilkenny SHL game and the Carlow SHC semis!
Reaction from all 11 match commentaries on KCLR this weekend including every St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League match and the JJ Kavanagh and Sons Carlow Senior Semi-Finals.
Michael Walsh and Eddie Scally on the opening weekend in Kilkenny. Plus, we look ahead to the Carlow semi finals.
Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh did a word tour of Kilkenny on the opening weekend of the senior, intermediate and junior leagues. Take a deep dive into all the grades with lads.
The Semi Final pairings in Senior and Intermediate Championships in Carlow are now known. Next Saturday at 4 Naomh Brid meet Burren Rangers while at 5.45 it's Mount Leinster Rangers against Ballinkillen. On Sunday Mount Leinster Rangers play Carlow Town in the intermediate semi final at 2.15 while in the senior semi a 4 it's Naoimh Eoin against St Mullins. All of those games take place in Netwatch Cullen P...
All the post-match interviews from KCLR's live hurling coverage this weekend across Kilkenny and Carlow
Over the Bank Holiday weekend KCLR brought you 10 live games! In this podcast you can hear the post-match interviews from all of those games.
We'll have the KCLR Hurling analysis pod with Eddie and Mickey on Monday
Michael Walsh, Eddie Scally, Pat Hoban, Aidan Fogarty and PJ Kenny on the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League.
Micky Walsh, Eddie Scally, Pat Hoban and Aidan Fogarty on the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League, they were part of our special preview show on KCLR thanks to St Cancie's Credit Union. As well as that Kilkenny Chairman PJ Kenny talks about the scoreboard, new facilities, the importance of the clubs, and Michael Fennelly's departure.
Plus, Conor "Horse" Lawlor talks about the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship.