Episodes
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A tribute to TJ, no arguments with the All Stars and the Kilkenny Senior Club team of the season unveiled
This week, Eddie and Michael reflect on the inter-county career of TJ Reid, following the Ballyhale Shamrocks man's retirement from Kilkenny duty last Friday. Having managed Reid at Under-21 level, Michael offers a unique insight into the journey that saw him develop into one of the greatest...
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TJ Reid talks retirement and what's next
After nearly two decades in the black and amber, TJ Reid has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. The Ballyhale Shamrocks legend brings the curtain down on a glittering Kilkenny career that yielded seven All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles, seven All-Stars and 14 Leinster crowns,...
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Goodbye to TJ..until next weekend and North v South
TJ Reid announced his inter-county retirement on Friday, bringing the curtain down on one of the greatest careers in Kilkenny and hurling history. At the North v South game, Adrian Ronan caught up with some of the people who know TJ best to reflect on his remarkable contribution to Kilkenny and…
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The final review
Eddie and Mickey reflect on the senior and junior finals and cast an eye forward to the AIB Leinster and Munster Club Championship campaigns. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
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The perks of being a Shamrock
Ballyhale Shamrocks are Kilkenny Senior Hurling champions for the 22nd time after a comprehensive victory over Tullaroan in the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship Final. On this week's podcast, we hear from players and management following the county final triumph…
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It takes a Village to raise a trophy
The Village are back in the senior ranks, but they were made work every step of the way by a resilient Rower-Inistioge side in a gripping intermediate final. In this week's episode, Micky and Eddie combine post-match reaction and in-depth analysis as they look back on the intermediate decider and...
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Adrian Mullen on hurling rules and the county final plus the Carlow lads and the Joe Mc awards
In this bonus episode, we catch up with Ballyhale Shamrocks star Adrian Mullen at the launch of the AIB Club Championships. We also hear from all five Carlow players honoured at the Champion 15 Awards. And there's good news for Carlow supporters too, as "The Mouse" is staying in the inter-county...
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Eddie Doyle talks junior and Taggy talks senior
As Conahy Shamrocks prepare to face Graiguenamanagh in the Junior Championship decider and Ballyhale Shamrocks get ready to take on Tullaroan in the Senior Final, we hear from Eddie Doyle and Taggy Fogarty as they reflect on last weekend's semi-finals and assess how each team is shaping up ahead…
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Saluting Eoin Murphy, reviewing the semis and a look ahead to the intermediate final
Tullaroan have reached their first senior final since 1994, and it's bringing back some painful memories for Mickey! We look back on their semi-final victory over the Bridge and examine how Ballyhale overcame Thomastown to book their place in the decider. We also review the junior semi-finals and...
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All the semi final reaction from players and management
Excitement on Saturday gave way to tension and drama on Sunday as Ballyhale Shamrocks, Tullaroan, Conahy Shamrocks and Graignamanagh all secured their places in their respective finals over a thrilling weekend of championship action. All of the games were broadcast live on KCLR, and you can now...
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Le Crunch time in Kilkenny, the romance of the relegation final and Kinnerk stays with Limerick
It's the final stretch of the championship season in Kilkenny across all the grades. We look back on the Intermediate semi-finals and the Senior relegation final, while also looking ahead to next weekend's Junior and Senior semi-finals. All of those games are live on KCLR. With Eamon Fitzmaurice...
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Listen to the Rower! All the reaction from another busy hurling weekend
Another busy weekend on KCLR with nine live games broadcast on KCLR! In hurling, Rower-Inistioge and James Stephens booked their places in the Intermediate Championship semi-finals, while Danesfort secured their senior status by surviving the relegation play-off. We also have post-match reaction...
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The Kilkenny quarters and Carlow Finals examined in detail
There was no grey areas on this week's podcast it was Blacks & Whites !.....but we did manage to chat about the Kilkenny Senior Quarter Finals as well as a weekend of finals in Carlow. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
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All the reaction to the Kilkenny quarters and Carlow’s Final weekend !
A packed weekend across Kilkenny and Carlow saw senior and junior quarter‑finals in Kilkenny and a full festival of hurling in Carlow, where four county finals were decided. We brought you seven games live on KCLR, along with the draws for the senior and junior semi‑finals in Cats Country. The…
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Micky and Eddie on Boro's exit, Bennetsbridge brilliance, Tullaroan tenacity and Clara's comeback.
Dicksboro were the biggest fallers over the weekend losing out to a determined Glenmore while Bennetsbridge, Tullaroan and Clara also progressed. We talk about all the grades and look ahead to a big weekend of finals in Carlow and suggest that while intermediate can only have one winner, but…
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All the reaction to the first round and relegation semi finals, next weeks fixture details, Brian Dowling on the rules and Hickey on Carlow
We now know the pairings and details for the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Quarter-Finals next weekend. In this podcast, we give you the full fixture list for the next two weekends, including times, dates, and venues, and we’ve got reaction to all of the weekend’s matches. On top of...
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Adrian Ronan on the new rules
A set of experimental rules will be trailed during the third level competitions this year. Former Kilkenny forward Adrian Ronan joined Donagh Maher on KCLR Sport to discuss what he does and doesn't like about the proposed new rules. There are 24 amendments that are being included in the trials…
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We preview and review all the Championship games and discuss the rules trial
We're getting to the business end of the Championship and you'll be able to listen to every senior game from now until the ed of the season on KCLR. We'll also have extensive coverage of the intermediate and junior including all the semi finals and finals. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to…
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Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
The venues and times for next weekends relegation semis and first round matches has been confirmed. On Saturday Clara play Erins Own in Ballyragget at 12 in the relegation semi final while at 2 in Mullinavat its Glenmore against Dickboro. On Sunday at 2.30 Tullaroan play Mullinavat in Callan…
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It’s knockout time — championship hurling has arrived in Kilkenny
Kilkenny hurling has moved into knockout territory, with the league stages now complete and the Intermediate and Junior championships beginning next weekend. The Senior championship follows a week later. Pat Hoban and Adrian Ronan joined Eddie Scally on this week’s KCLR Hurling Podcast – Analysis...
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The Carlow Semi Finals special
St Mullins and Mount Leinster Rangers will meet in the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Hurling Final on September 27th — a game you’ll be able to hear on KCLR thanks to Dan Morrissey & Co. On Sunday, Mount Leinster Rangers won 2-18 to 2-11 against Bagenalstown Gaels, while St Mullins overcame...
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The analysis and reaction from the final Kilkenny SHL group games
Danesfort, Erin’s Own, Clara and Bennettsbridge are confirmed as the relegation semi-finalists following the final day of action in the St. Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. In the league final, Thomastown will face Ballyhale, while the Shield decider will see O’Loughlin Gaels take on...
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Brian Dowling, Mark Dowling and Joe Nolan on a big weekend in Kilkenny and Carlow
This Saturday evening brings the final round of regular‑season games in the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Our feature match is Dicksboro vs Erins Own, with the winner avoiding the relegation play‑off. That game is live on KCLR, and we’ll be around the grounds all evening, so…
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What’s at stake in the final round of the Kilkenny group stage, how Ballygunner were pushed to the limit, and a look ahead to the Carlow semi‑finals.
It’s the final day of the league, and we take a look at what’s at stake for teams across all grades. We also dive into the split‑season debate and reflect on an enthralling Waterford Senior Final, where Ballygunner were made to work for their 13th title in a row. There’s some Carlow semi‑final…
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All the usual analysis and we ask if the art of fielding is fading away
Micky and Eddie take a deep dive into the Intermediate and Junior grades, before previewing the Senior action and discussing Brian Hogan’s appointment as the new Under-20 manager. With a break week in the senior league, the lads shift the spotlight to Intermediate and Junior, examining the key...
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Darragh Corcoran and Rob Downey on club, county and hurling rules
Ballyhale made it three wins from three in the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League last week, beating Tullaroan in Callan. Darragh Corcoran impressed again, and during the week he spoke to Oisín about Ballyhale’s start to the season, the hunger in the squad, and Henry Shefflin taking...
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Eddie and Micky on senior weekend 3 and the weight of sliotars
Eddie and Micky look back on Weekend 3 of the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League, along with the latest from the Intermediate and Junior Leagues. We also get into the weight of sliotars, handpassing, and the impact of the hot weather. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by...
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Adrian Mullen reflects on his comeback; Ronnie discusses development squads & Pat Hoban and Taggy break down weekend three.
Ballyhale, Thomastown, and Graigue Ballycallan remain perfect with three wins from three in the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Clara and Dicksboro both recorded their first victories of the campaign, while O’Loughlin Gaels responded to their loss against Ballyhale by defeating...
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Eddie and Mickey on weekend 2 of the Kilkenny SHL the closing stages in Carlow and if anyone can catch Ballygunner?
Eddie and Mickey review the second weekend of action in the St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. They also turn their attention to Carlow, where the group stages are reaching an exciting conclusion and we ask if anyone in Waterford can catch Ballygunner. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is...
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All the reaction and analysis from a busy Kilkenny SHL weekend and Naomh Brid end a long wait in Carlow
We’ve reaction from almost all of the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League games, along with analysis from Richie Power Junior and Adrian Ronan. In Carlow, Naomh Bríd’s win over Bagenalstown Gaels in the JJ Kavanagh Senior Hurling Championship keeps their semi‑final hopes alive…
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Eddie and Mickey on the opening weekend of the Kilkenny Senior League 2026 and Waterford's backroom team
The St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Hurling League kicked off over the weekend, and Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally break down what proved to be an entertaining opening round. They also look ahead to Week 2 of the Intermediate and Junior Leagues and discuss the newly appointed Waterford...
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All the reaction for the opening weekend of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling League
There were wins for O'Loughlin Gaels, Thomastown, Ballyhale, Graigue Ballycallan and Tullaroan on the opening weekend of the St Canice's Credit union Kilkenny Senior League. Join the KCLR Hurling podcast to get reaction. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot...
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Micky and Eddie talk Mayo, discuss Kilkenny’s newly confirmed management team and look at the start of the leagues
Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally take a look at Mayo, discuss Kilkenny’s newly confirmed management team, and break down the opening weekend of the junior and intermediate leagues. They also dive in detail into the first round of the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League, with analysis on…
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The Kilkenny SHL players preview special
The St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League throws in this Thursday night. Dicksboro meet O’Loughlin Gaels in Castlecomer, and we’ll have it live on KCLR Plus. At last week's launch we'd chatted to players form most clubs and you can hear all of those chats right here. Get KCLR Plus on…
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Ballyhale Shamrocks Eoin Cody on club and the new county management and Kilkenny Chairman PJ Kenny on appointments and facilities
The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League was launched tonight with all clubs represented. We'll be dropping those interviews in podcast, social media and on air form in the coming days. We'll also be announcing our extensive coverage of the club season in Kilkenny. In this episode we...
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Could arranging a meeting between Sam Ryder and Liam McCarthy be a motivator for Limerick for 2027?
Could there be mass retirements in Limerick? Adrian Ronan doesn’t think so, and he discussed the topic with Eddie Scally on Monday night’s Full Time on KCLR. They also chatted about how the upcoming Ryder Cup at Adare Manor might motivate Limerick, along with a look ahead to the Kilkenny Leagues....
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Micky and Eddie on the All-Ireland Final and the inter county musical chairs
Now that the county hurling season has come to a close, we dig into it all with Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally on the KCLR Hurling Podcast, thanks to Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny. Will the lads revise their Team of the Season after the final, and could the Kilkenny four‑in‑a‑row side really…
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Micky and Eddie on Henry Shefflin getting the big job, the All-Ireland preview and the TOTY so far
The news of Henry Shefflin's appointment broke just after Micky and Eddie recorded last week so we get their reaction in this episode. We've also got the All-Ireland preview and the Team of the Year for 2026 so far. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
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We talk Henry Shefflin, David Herity and the Kilkenny Cats Social App with Walter Walsh.
Tonight (Wednesday) we visited UPMC Nowlan Park for a demonstration of the live‑scoring feature on the Kilkenny Cats Social App. Three‑time All‑Ireland winner and Kilkenny All‑Star Walter Walsh was closely involved in the presentation and was on hand to walk us through how the system works. We…
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Adrian Ronan on the appointment of Henry Shefflin as Kilkenny Senior Manager
Adrian Ronan has welcomed the appointment of Henry Shefflin as the new Kilkenny senior hurling manager, noting that Shefflin’s experience, leadership, and deep knowledge of emerging county talent make him a strong choice to guide Kilkenny’s rebuild. The news was confirmed in a county board...
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How do Cork Rebuild, Limerick's last dance? Kilkenny Recruit: The Big Hurling Talking Points
It’s Galway versus Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling Final after their respective wins over Cork and Clare. We look back on both semi‑finals, the key moments that shaped them, and the RTE TV analysis that followed. We also explore the ongoing search for a new Kilkenny senior hurling manager and...
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Ronnie reacts to Limericks' win an Taggy talks Tribesmen
Limerick and Galway will meet in the All-Ireland Final after semi‑final wins over Clare and Cork. We get the thoughts of Ronnie and Taggy on the showdown. There’s also full reaction to Round 2 of the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Championship. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey...
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Micky on the merits of bringing in an outsider to help pick the Cats manager, Ronnie on the runners and riders, and a look ahead to the All‑Ireland Semi‑Finals.
Eddie Scally is away this week, so Micky flew solo. We also hear from Adrian Ronan, and we analyse the opening weekend of the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship. Plus, we discuss the benefits of bringing an outsider onto the committee to help select a new Kilkenny manager — and whether a recent...
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Seamus Flanagan on the challenge of Daragh Joyce — and why hurling needs strong All‑Ireland semi‑finals
Former Limerick hurler Seamus Flanagan joins us for a quick chat about just how tough Kilkenny’s Daragh Joyce was to mark — and what might have been for the Cats had he not headed for the AFL. He also gives his take on this year’s championship and why, in his view, we badly need two high‑quality...
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We look at the club nominations for the Kilkenny manager’s job, and we discuss how to save the Hurling Championship.
The deadline for clubs to submit their nominations for the Kilkenny senior hurling management position passed yesterday. Henry Shefflin, Brian Dowling, Mark Dowling and Tom Mullally have all reportedly been put forward, while we understand Eddie Brennan has chosen not to allow his name to go...
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Brian Lohan’s frustration with officiating, Ben O’Connor’s quarter‑final delight, and the start of the Carlow Senior Championship.
Clare and Cork enjoyed big wins in the quarter‑finals, but what did they actually learn from them? Meanwhile, Clare boss Brian Lohan isn’t impressed with the lack of response to his queries about officiating. The JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Championship begins next weekend, and we hear from every...
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Willie Maher in the studio while the lads discuss if Waterford, Wexford & Kilkenny are all competing for the same backroom talent and management teams?
Willie Maher in the studio and the lads discuss if Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny are all competing for the same backroom talent and management teams ? This week the GAA’s Head of Hurling Willie Maher drops in to talk about their survey, the development of the game and possible tweaks. Eddie and...
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Mickey and Eddie on Derek Lyng’s departure — plus full reaction to the Munster, Leinster and Joe McDonagh Cup Finals
Derek Lyng stepped down just hours after last week’s podcast was recorded, so this episode captures Mickey and Eddie’s first reaction. They covered all the usual talking points, but also dug into what it’s like for a manager to walk away from a role that completely consumes your life while you’re...
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Cork boss Ben O'Connor's displeasure with the Ref, John Kiely's joy & Dessie Walsh on Kilkenny winning the Celtic Challenge
Limerick are Munster hurling champions after edging Cork by 1-21 to 2-17 in a dramatic final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. However, Cork Manager ben O'Connor is not too happy with the free count against his time. We also hear from Kilkenny's Celtic Challenge Team Manager following their All-Ireland Final...
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Kilkenny's next move, Carlow's Joe McDonagh defeat and Galway's Leinster success.
Tommy Walsh, Cyrill Farrell, James Hickey and Joe Nolan join us in Croke Park to talk Kilkenny's next move, Carlow's Joe Mc Donagh defeat and Galway's Leinster success. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
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