KCLR's Big Game Live

Kilkenny’s defence of their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship title gets underway this Sunday afternoon when they welcome Antrim to UPMC Nowlan Park. While Derek Lyng’s side are going in search of a fifth consecutive provincial title, hopes will be high that this will be the beginning of a season that culminates in the Cats first All-Ireland crown in 9 years.

Carlow’s Leinster Under 20 Hurling Championship campaign resumes this Friday night when they travel to Hawkfield to take on Kildare. Having secured a crucial opening round victory over Kerry in their opener, a win over the Lillywhites would be the perfect set up for the Barrowsiders ahead of the knockout stages.

The Leinster Minor Football Championship continues this weekend and we’ll be in Aughrim for full live commentary of Carlow’s encounter with Wicklow. With stars of the future certain to be on display, find out if Carlow’s youngsters can overcome their neighbours in Echelon Park.

The Eirgrid Leinster U20 Football Championship continues this Tuesday night on KCLR as we bring you all the action from St Patrick’s Park, Enniscorthy where Carlow take on Wexford

Kilkenny get their Electric Ireland Leinster Under 20 Hurling Championship campaign underway this Saturday afternoon when they play host to Wexford, and we’ll be live from UPMC Nowlan Park for the first-round encounter.

The Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup is approaching its climax with the semi-finals taking place this Sunday. We’ll be in Enniscorthy where Tullow go up against Gorey. Can reigning champions Tullow move one-step closer towards defending their crown or will their hopes be dashed by their opponents?

The Allianz National Hurling League reaches its climax this Saturday night as Kilkenny and Clare go head-to-head in the Division 1 final. Having defeated Clare in the last two All-Ireland semi-finals, Kilkenny will be hoping to best the Banner in a big game once more. Will Clare secure their first piece of silverware under Brian Lohan or will Derek Lyng claim a second trophy at the helm of the Cat...

The Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship continues for Carlow this Saturday when they play host to Kildare. Following a difficult start at home to Kerry in their first game, victory is a must for Alan Roche’s side as they welcome their neighbours to the Netwatch Training Centre in Fenagh.

The O’Neills.com Leinster Under 20 Hurling Championship continues on Saturday afternoon and we’ll be in Portlaoise for the meeting of Laois and Kilkenny.

The Eirgrid Leinster U20 Football Championship continues this Tuesday evening for Carlow. They welcome neighbours Wicklow to Netwatch Cullen Park for a crucial encounter in Group 2.

Sunday marks a unique day on the sporting calendar as Carlow both partake and host a national final. Tom Mullally’s hurlers take on neighbors Laois at 3 pm in Netwatch Cullen Park in the Division 2A decider of the Allianz National Hurling League. Having claimed the Joe McDonagh Cup last season, the Barrowsiders have the opportunity to add a second piece of silverware to the trophy cabinet when the...

The Leinster Under 20 Hurling Championship gets underway this Saturday and we’ll be live from Netwatch Cullen Park for the meeting of Carlow and Kerry. Having lost to the Kingdom in the opening round of the minor championship last weekend, the U20s will be hoping to gain retribution and begin their provincial campaign with a victory.

The underage intercounty season begins this week and Wednesday sees the turn of the Carlow minor footballers. They welcome neighbours Wexford to Netwatch Cullen Park for the opening round of the Leinster Minor Football Championship.

The Leinster U20 Football Championship gets underway this Tuesday night and we’ll be in the LOETB Laois Centre of Excellence for the first-round meeting of Laois and Carlow . Having been part of the Eire Og management team that led the club to the county title last year, Simon Rea has stepped into the role of U20 manager for 2024 and his tenure gets underway against neighbours Laois.

The Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup reaches the quarter-finals this Sunday and holders Tullow face Carlow in the Blackgates. Will Maurice Logue’s side move one-step closer towards defending their crown or can Carlow continue their fine form that has seen them gain promotion from Division 1B of the Leinster League?

After their promotion hopes were dashed last weekend with a defeat to Longford, Carlow will be hoping to end their league campaign on a high when they play host to London this Sunday. A victory for Niall Carew’s side could secure a top half finish which will be enough to be seeded for this year’s Tailteann Cup.

The Allianz National Hurling League enters its knockout stages this weekend and once again Kilkenny are involved. They take on holders Limerick on Saturday afternoon in the semi-final as the sides meet for the first time since last year’s All-Ireland final. Will Limerick come out on top again or can Kilkenny move one-step closer towards lifting the first piece of silverware in 2024?

The Very Ireland Camogie League resumes this Saturday and Kilkenny face their neighbours Tipperary in the fourth round. Following two defeats from their opening three games, Peter Chap Cleere’s side know that victory is paramount if they are to avoid a relegation battle for the remainder of the group stage.

While hurling and football get a day off for St. Patrick’s Day, local rugby continues with round 2 of the Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup. We’ll be live in Oak Park with Brendan Hennessy and Mick Quinn from 3pm today (Sunday) to bring you all the action as newly-minted Leinster League Division 1B champions Carlow host Portlaoise, hopeful of maintaining momentum and booking a place in the quar...

This Saturday, brace yourself for an epic clash as the Allianz Football League heats up!  Join us as Carlow, led by manager Niall Carew, hits the road to face off against Longford, kicking off at 3 PM.  It's going to be a showdown you won't want to miss! After a tough loss to Wexford, Carlow, s is on a mission to reclaim their stride. With the promotion race tighter than ever, every point counts!

Get ready for another thrilling showdown in the Allianz Hurling League this Saturday at 3 PM on KCLR. After a disappointing defeat against Clare, with a final scoreline of 19 points to 16 in a fiercely contested match held in Ennis, Kilkenny is hungry for redemption.  Under the guidance of manager Derek Lyng, they're gearing up to face Waterford in what's sure to be an intense battle. But Waterfor...

Don't miss out on the action as Kildare takes on Carlow this Friday night.     Carlow is on a winning streak, securing their spot in the Division 2A Final and establishing their Division 1B status for 2025.     Meanwhile, Kildare, under the guidance of manager Brian Dowling, is gearing up to challenge Carlow's dominance.

Join us Saturday at 1 PM for the live commentary of the All Ireland Final between St. Raphael’s Loughrea and St. Kieran’s Kilkenny at Croke Park. History could be made as St. Kieran’s are aiming for their 25th Croke Cup. Thats the Croke Cup final St. Kierans v St. Rapheals this Saturday from 1pm

Join us this Sunday on KCLR for Round 4 of the Allianz National Hurling League as Carlow takes on Down in Netwatch Cullen Park. Tune in for live commentary from 2pm as Tom Mullaly's Carlow team aims to maintain their flawless record this Sunday.

This Sunday KCLR brings you live coverage of the Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Round 4. Tune in for play-by-play commentary and expert analysis as the Cats battle Clare at 1:30 pm in Cusack Park, Ennis. After victory over Offaly in the last round The unbeaten Kilkenny side, led by Derek Lyng, aims to keep their streak alive