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Toblerone1978

Apologies if this is an obvious question but where is "Pairc Sheamuis Stiophan"? I presume it's a Village ground. Is it the one on the Kells Road or in Larchfield?

citykat

Toblerone1978 wrote: »

Apologies if this is an obvious question but where is "Pairc Sheamuis Stiophan"? I presume it's a Village ground. Is it the one on the Kells Road or in Larchfield?

Out the Kells road. Pain in the ar** to try and get out of when there's any size of a crowd. Ludicrous bringing two town teams out there to play a game.

castlecat

Stephen Staunton is away for the last couple of years huge potential and a major loss for ballyragget . There is not a club in the county affected by emigration,

castlecat

Stephen Staunton is away for the last couple of years huge potential and a major loss for ballyragget . There is not a club in the county affected by emigration,

brookville

Yea it was barry staunton that got dismissed but there good hurlers and bragget will be fancying their chances especially if freshford could take the bridge anyone know if the same minor or u21 management are staying on

brookville

http://m.hoganstand.com/Home/Details/244954?county=National
Minor and u21 county fixtures announced
Kk v westmeath in the u21
Minors get a bye and face group winners
the senior draw will take place next thursday I think

Speak Now

brookville wrote: »

http://m.hoganstand.com/Home/Details/244954?county=National
Minor and u21 county fixtures announced
Kk v westmeath in the u21
Minors get a bye and face group winners
the senior draw will take place next thursday I think

U21 draw has KK,Dub and Wex all in the one side. Laois will fancy their chances of getting to the final.

tbiggertycome

Match predictions

Sat 2.30 Kells Rd
O'Loughlin Gaels v Dicksboro- Boro by 3 points this could go either way but I'm plumbing for the Boro just because I'm a Boro man

Sat 4.30 Nowlan Park
Carrickshock v St. Martins- St. Martins by 2-3 a tight low scoring affair.

Sun 2.00 Nowlan Park
Bennettsbridge v St. Lactains- Bennettsbridge by 4-5 although the few injuries they picked up might hurt them a bit

Sun 3.45 Nowlan Park
Thomastown v St. Patricks- Thomastown by 4+ they seem to have a good head of steam built up now.

Comerman

Is it not Carrickshock v St. Martins????

Dan Chipowski

Comerman wrote: »

Is it not Carrickshock v St. Martins????

I'd say you got a fright with him putting ye in a relegation final!

tbiggertycome

Comerman wrote: »

Is it not Carrickshock v St. Martins????

Correct sorry about that sure ye're all the one up there in the top right corner of the county. Ye should come together and pull in Railyard and Cloneen and form a UBERclub.

blackcard

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Match predictions

Sat 2.30 Kells Rd
O'Loughlin Gaels v Dicksboro- Boro by 3 points this could go either way but I'm plumbing for the Boro just because I'm a Boro man

Sat 4.30 Nowlan Park
Carrickshock v St. Martins- St. Martins by 2-3 a tight low scoring affair.

Sun 2.00 Nowlan Park
Bennettsbridge v St. Lactains- Bennettsbridge by 4-5 although the few injuries they picked up might hurt them a bit

Sun 3.45 Nowlan Park
Thomastown v St. Patricks- Thomastown by 4+ they seem to have a good head of steam built up now.

I would think that O'Loughlins and St. Patricks are favourites, possibly Carrickshock too. Do you know what injuries Bennettsbridge have?

citykat

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Match predictions

Sat 2.30 Kells Rd
O'Loughlin Gaels v Dicksboro- Boro by 3 points this could go either way but I'm plumbing for the Boro just because I'm a Boro man

Is Buckley ok? Boro haven't a hope without him imo.

Dan Chipowski

Would fancy O'Loughlins under normal circumstances, but Dicksboro have two good championship games behind them and should hit the ground running. Could be a close one. Loughlins by 2.

I don't think anyone would have predicted Carrickshock would be gracing a relegation final at the start of the year, but having seen them twice this year they certainly haven't been operating at anywhere near a decent Senior standard. Martins have been awful all year too and you'd imagine the Southerners might be able to get scores easier. Carrickshock by 4.

Going for two minor upsets in the Intermediate, Freshford & Thomastown to record narrow wins in what should be two decent games of hurling.

Realt Dearg Sec

citykat wrote: »

Is Buckley ok? Boro haven't a hope without him imo.

Hadn't heard anything bad about him, why wouldn't he be? Honest question here, I'm out of the loop

citykat

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Hadn't heard anything bad about him, why wouldn't he be? Honest question here, I'm out of the loop

Went off injured the last day after 35 mins - heavy/late tackle from Richie.

Topcat32

I thought Walter Walsh was a bit unlucky not to get an all star nomination. Had a good Leinster and all Ireland final, worked hard and appears to be fitting into the team a bit better.

Comerman

tbiggertycome wrote: »

Correct sorry about that sure ye're all the one up there in the top right corner of the county. Ye should come together and pull in Railyard and Cloneen and form a UBERclub.

UBER CLUB sounds great but I'd reckon "fight club" would suit better if those four even tried to train together let alone pick a team

robwen

Will the 2 stands be open for relegation final in Nowlan Park?

PlayByTheRules

Topcat32 wrote: »

I thought Walter Walsh was a bit unlucky not to get an all star nomination. Had a good Leinster and all Ireland final, worked hard and appears to be fitting into the team a bit better.

Ha, no hope. He's too unskilled to get one. He's just there to do a job for Cody. His fumbled goal attempt when it was on a plate for him showed what level he is at. Also, all his points were taken with acres of space because a Larkin or someone set him up, he can't score under pressure.

kksaints

Was at the Black and Whites vs Kilmacow match. Decent enough match with both sides making some basic errors but some good scores aswell. Skeogh were too defensive in the first half and allowed Kilmacow to get back into the match towards the end of the first half. Two goals in the space of two minutes in the second half won it for Kilmacow with the no 10 scoring one and setting up the other, he also scored a very good point in the second half. Skeogh had some decent goal chances after that but they were well stopped by the Kilmacow keeper and his defence. They also drove a few scoreable frees wide in the second half which didnt help their momentum.

downthemiddle

Went to the O'Loughlin's v Dicksboro game today as a neutral, my first SHC game in Kilkenny. Dicksboro shooting in the first half was appalling but O'Loughlin's were always able to kick on when threatened. Buckley was obviously a loss. Thought the Dicksboro no5 looked a very handy player and the O'Loughlin's full forward line showed great pace. Hogan is still a great man under the dropping ball
The standard of reffing though was absolutely shocking, no consistency whatsoever and a less physical Dicksboro appeared to suffer. How the O'Loughlin's no4 stayed on the pitch I'll never know.

brookville

The relegation final was a game of two halves, carrickshock went in 3 up and were getting their scores easier but st martins upped it in the 2nd half and a goal midway through the half put them ahead and they never looked back they soon added the 2nd goal to give them the cushion to see it out, cshock will be bitterly disappointed but in the 2nd half when the game was to be won they were out worked, I'm not going to kick a team when down but it's being a trait of this team when big matches were there to be won they disappeared, on paper they have better hurlers than most club teams but have underachieved on many occasions I fear it'll be a few years before we see them senior again

brookville

The relegation final was a game of two halves, carrickshock went in 3 up and were getting their scores easier but st martins upped it in the 2nd half and a goal midway through the half put them ahead and they never looked back they soon added the 2nd goal to give them the cushion to see it out, cshock will be bitterly disappointed but in the 2nd half when the game was to be won they were out worked, I'm not going to kick a team when down but it's being a trait of this team when big matches were there to be won they disappeared, on paper they have better hurlers than most club teams but have underachieved on many occasions I fear it'll be a few years before we see them senior again

dobbs2210

Cannot understand how Carrickshock got relegated given the number of fine hurlers they have. How did John Power hurl? Given they have the two Powers alone in their attack it's hard to comprehend. John Power when he is playing to his potential is a serious talent, he can be pure class. Why have they not performed this year?

Topcat32

dobbs2210 wrote: »

Cannot understand how Carrickshock got relegated given the number of fine hurlers they have. How did John Power hurl? Given they have the two Powers alone in their attack it's hard to comprehend. John Power when he is playing to his potential is a serious talent, he can be pure class. Why have they not performed this year?

To be fair they have suffered badly from injuries picked up to key players while playing with the county.

northern lad

downthemiddle wrote: »

Went to the O'Loughlin's v Dicksboro game today as a neutral, my first SHC game in Kilkenny. Dicksboro shooting in the first half was appalling but O'Loughlin's were always able to kick on when threatened. Buckley was obviously a loss. Thought the Dicksboro no5 looked a very handy player and the O'Loughlin's full forward line showed great pace. Hogan is still a great man under the dropping ball
The standard of reffing though was absolutely shocking, no consistency whatsoever and a less physical Dicksboro appeared to suffer. How the O'Loughlin's no4 stayed on the pitch I'll never know.

Buckley, Fagan and Murphy were a huge blow to Dicksboro. They've improved immensely from their defeat in 2013 to Carrickshock ( relegated today). Very young side but really moving in the right direction. Observations regarding ref and no.4 spot on

blackcard

dobbs2210 wrote: »

Cannot understand how Carrickshock got relegated given the number of fine hurlers they have. How did John Power hurl? Given they have the two Powers alone in their attack it's hard to comprehend. John Power when he is playing to his potential is a serious talent, he can be pure class. Why have they not performed this year?

I am told that Richie Power announced in the dressing room before the match that it would be his last game of hurling ever. Sad if this were true, has been a great servant to Carrickshock and Kilkenny. The effort he made the last two years to get fit despite injuries was monumental and vital to Kilkenny's cause. He owes us nothing.

Realt Dearg Sec

blackcard wrote: »

I am told that Richie Power announced in the dressing room before the match that it would be his last game of hurling ever. Sad if this were true, has been a great servant to Carrickshock and Kilkenny. The effort he made the last two years to get fit despite injuries was monumental and vital to Kilkenny's cause. He owes us nothing.

Very sorry to hear if that's true. He was a difference maker, all through his career.

brookville

As I said previously the likes of richie power, michael rice and mick fennely have being unbelievable servants to club and county and what there putting their body through we'll never know all men couldn't even train for most of the year and they have to look at the long term affect along with jackie and possibly larkin we could have another clearout

blackcard

brookville wrote: »

As I said previously the likes of richie power, michael rice and mick fennely have being unbelievable servants to club and county and what there putting their body through we'll never know all men couldn't even train for most of the year and they have to look at the long term affect along with jackie and possibly larkin we could have another clearout

There are not too many players who have scored 5 goals in AI finals as Richie Power has. Very few players had the ability as he had to catch a ball from a puckout, take a few steps and hit the ball over the bar. Definitely made the difference in the semi finals and final last year. Showed his class when he came on as a sub in the AI this year. Hope it is not true about his retirement

Topcat32

I think Richie Power is the player that full backs most fear marking. Loads of skill but on form very aggressive as well. By far the most natural full forward in hurling.

droppingball

Intermediate semi finals were average enough as games with Bennetsbridge being the stand out performers. They moved the ball around well and seem the best equipped to go up senior. Younger guys not fully developed physically yet but that will come. They have a tendency to play it short when low direct ball to their lively forwards would suit them better but they look like a good side. Freshford however were very poor, their striking in particular let them down and it was comfortable enough for the bridge in the end.

The second game was competitive for around 45 minutes before Ballyragget took over. In truth they shot a mountain of winds with endless pot shots from out the field when Thomastown clearly had an injured full back that could have been exploited. Kevin Kelly and Joe Brennan hurled a lot of loose ball but don't tend to mix it much. Thomastown lacked the forwards to ever threaten but they fought bravely in the first half and were up by three at the break. Jonjo Farrell won a mountain of ball and was supported well by Robbie Donnelly, John Donnelly and Dylan Walsh but they ran out of steam near the finish.

The final should be competitive but the bridge would be favorites in my opinion, if braggot can sort out there shooting and up to workrate it wouldn't be a shock if they got the win.

BORO BILL

droppingball wrote: »

Intermediate semi finals were average enough as games with Bennetsbridge being the stand out performers. They moved the ball around well and seem the best equipped to go up senior. Younger guys not fully developed physically yet but that will come. They have a tendency to play it short when low direct ball to their lively forwards would suit them better but they look like a good side. Freshford however were very poor, their striking in particular let them down and it was comfortable enough for the bridge in the end.

The second game was competitive for around 45 minutes before Ballyragget took over. In truth they shot a mountain of winds with endless pot shots from out the field when Thomastown clearly had an injured full back that could have been exploited. Kevin Kelly and Joe Brennan hurled a lot of loose ball but don't tend to mix it much. Thomastown lacked the forwards to ever threaten but they fought bravely in the first half and were up by three at the break. Jonjo Farrell won a mountain of ball and was supported well by Robbie Donnelly, John Donnelly and Dylan Walsh but they ran out of steam near the finish.

The final should be competitive but the bridge would be favorites in my opinion, if braggot can sort out there shooting and up to workrate it wouldn't be a shock if they got the win.

very impressed with the bridge yesterday.They made freshford look very ordinary indeed. Thought Sean Morrissey was outstanding,this guy will play inter county for years, mark my words a real talent. Ballyraggett were very wayward with their shooting but are battle hardened in this grade and will push the bridge all the way in the final. Thomastown wont be too despondant. They hung in for 45 minutes but with 7 u21s in their line up they were always going to find it difficult to maintain their effort. They have been ravaged with injuries this year and with a team so young they can only get better.

unrealtime

No way should Larkin go. He is at the top of his form and with his army posting he will be in superb condition next year.

Terrible really for a young man but Richie may have to retire. Not sure anything more can be done medically for him. Fennelly will stay on as long as he can.

ellinguistico

unrealtime wrote: »

No way should Larkin go. He is at the top of his form and with his army posting he will be in superb condition next year.

Terrible really for a young man but Richie may have to retire. Not sure anything more can be done medically for him. Fennelly will stay on as long as he can.

Pretty sure he isn't going on the army trip.

danganabu

blackcard wrote: »

I am told that Richie Power announced in the dressing room before the match that it would be his last game of hurling ever. Sad if this were true, has been a great servant to Carrickshock and Kilkenny. The effort he made the last two years to get fit despite injuries was monumental and vital to Kilkenny's cause. He owes us nothing.

Terrible loss to tee game and a great player, very odd time to announce something like that though, after the game fair enough but surely it would have messed with some of his team mates heads and have them thinking about something they shouldnt be at that time?

danganabu

Topcat32 wrote: »

I think Richie Power is the player that full backs most fear marking. Loads of skill but on form very aggressive as well. By far the most natural full forward in hurling.

At this moment in time it has to be Seamie Callinan surely? And Tj Reid ahead of Power as well.

danganabu

unrealtime wrote: »

No way should Larkin go. He is at the top of his form and with his army posting he will be in superb condition next year.

Agreed, I havbe to admit I had more or less wrote him off as a spent force but he re-invented himself in the latter stages of this years championship and played a huge role, an understaed role but huge no the less.

Realt Dearg Sec

danganabu wrote: »

At this moment in time it has to be Seamie Callinan surely? And Tj Reid ahead of Power as well.

I'd agree with that assessment. Callinan has been unstoppable this year of course, but ploughing a lonely furrow right now. Although tj AND power is always better than tj OR power.

deadybai

Rackard Cody and Jackie Tyrell interview from Ireland AM this morning

http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/809/100033/0/Ireland-AM

dastardly00

deadybai wrote: »

Rackard Cody and Jackie Tyrell interview from Ireland AM this morning

http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/809/100033/0/Ireland-AM

Rackard on a morning television show.
Mother of God.
I've seen it all now :pac:

northern lad

Any news on KK management teams for 2016?

Dan Chipowski

Emeralds gone down to Junior I see. Big blow to the Parish.

mullinr2

Just a thought on Richie Power. Anyone else think that we haven't seen the best of Richie Power, through no fault of his own. Injuries have robbed him of what is supposed to be his prime years. He is in my opinion as good as TJ and Richie Hogan but has not got the same plaudits.
You could probably say the same for Mick Rice, John Tennyson and Cha. V good players who could have been great.
Any opinions.

blackcard

Dan Chipowski wrote: »

Emeralds gone down to Junior I see. Big blow to the Parish.

Thought Dunnamaggan were just that bit better on the day, Canice Hickey scored a number of long range frees. Good quality game in a very competitive Intermediate championship results. Impressed by Michael Cody, No. 15 for Dunnamaggan, Conor Martin and Noel Hickey. I expect Emeralds to make a good push to get back up again. It was only a couple of years since they were in the Intermediate Final

pat 22

Anyone know if its possible to get KCLR on internet in UK ?

Brian017

pat 22 wrote: »

Anyone know if its possible to get KCLR on internet in UK ?

Yes you can. Or if you have a smartphone you can download the TuneIn or RadioPlayer apps

brookville

I think michael coady was corner back for this year's minor his a good hurler, bad day for the two southern teams today.the first one was over at half time while ballyhale can have no complaints.i think every kk supporter will be happy that tj and company will get a well earned rest this winter

Realt Dearg Sec

Pretty amazing to hear ballyhale are out. It's definitely for the best from a county point of view. Also makes for a very interesting final.