Carlow side could appeal after scoring farce puts them in relegation battle
Another day, another scoring error. Tinryland played Bagensalstown Gaels over the weekend in their Carlow SFC round-robin clash, with the former needing a win to avoid a relegation play-off. The official score at Cullen Park 1-14 to 0-11, but there was confusion, as a first-half score was not awarded for Tinryland. Footage shows Niall Lowry […]
6 months ago
Kilkenny star falls foul to bizarre rule as Carlow secure historic draw
Carlow won’t mind one bit Carlow secured a historic point in their Leinster Senior Hurling Championships encounter against strong favourites Kilkenny on Saturday. Hosting at Cullen Park, Carlow were going into the game winless in the Leinster SHC round-robin format was introduced and were expected to be brushed aside by the Cats. Kilkenny had led […]
2 years ago
“He’s a household name to me” – Cheddar Plunkett hails Chris Nolan’s scoring feats for Carlow
Cheddar Plunkett was impressed that Chris Nolan scored 1-6 from play against Kerry at the weekend but he was not surprised. Plunkett is currently managing Nolan in his capacity as SETU Fitzgibbon Cup boss and he’s hailed the Carlow forward for his skill, enthusiasm and work-rate. Having been the Laois manager for years, Plunkett’s delighted […]
2 years ago
“The whole parish will be tuning in” – From Leinster quarter final to Ireland’s Fittest Family for Rangers’ Murphy
Donagh Murphy will be top of the right on Sunday afternoon, corner forward in Netwatch Cullen Park, and he’s right in the middle of it on Sunday night. Murphy, 19, is a key man on the Mount Leinster Rangers team who are hoping to pull off something of a shock in the Leinster club hurling […]
2 years ago
Predicting the biggest club championship games around the country as Kildare final goes to Carlow
There are 15 senior county finals taking place this weekend, across Gaelic football and hurling, on one of the biggest club weekends of the year. The Dublin senior club football final between Kilmacud Crokes and Ballyboden St Enda’s takes top-billing on Sunday, but there are a number of other eye-catching ties throughout the country. The […]
2 years ago
The double act you didn’t know you needed Colm O’Rourke and Ciaran Kilkenny tee up Hurling for Cancer match
All roads lead to Netwatch Cullen Park next Monday night. Some of Ireland’s biggest and most successful sports-stars are taking the time out of their day next Monday to Hurl for Cancer in Carlow. A brainchild of horse-racing legends Davy Russell and Jim Bolger, Hurling for Cancer research is an initiative that got off the […]
2 years ago