The KCLR Hurling Podcast

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 also spoke with him about Henry Shefflin’s appointment , the potential appointment of David Herity as Hea...

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 statement this evening. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny .

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 hear from Niall Bergin on his work with Mount Leinster Rangers. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to...

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 Motors Peugeot Kilkenny .

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 retiree should be involved in that process. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey M...

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 semi‑finals. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny .

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 forward . We discuss that, along with the struggling All-Ireland Hurling Championship — and what can be don...

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 club ahead of the throw‑in. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilke...

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 Mickey also talk about the managerial vacancies in Wexford and Waterford and how they need to move fas...

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 in it. They also looked ahead to the Munster and Leinster Finals, along with the Joe McDonagh Cup deci...

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 victory. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

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.

After Derek Lyng’s departure was confirmed, Adrian “Ronnie” Ronan and Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty jumped on a call with us to discuss the news and consider what the county board may do next. As Ronnie pointed out, tonight’s statement mentioned Derek himself but made no reference to his management team. Micky and Eddie recorded earlier, so they didn’t get to chat about Lyng, but they did cover competitio...

Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty joins Adrian “Ronnie” Ronan to discuss all things Kilkenny hurling — from development squads to the senior team and the coaching landscape across local clubs. We also hear from former Galway hurler David Burke on how players cope with early championship exits, and he gives his thoughts ahead of the Leinster Final. Kilkenny minor manager Gordon Byrne reflects on his side’s cha...

Could a bad season actually turn out to be a long‑term positive? That’s the question on the table today, as we break down Kilkenny’s exit after their defeat to Dublin. We’re also looking ahead to Carlow’s Joe McDonagh Cup Final and mapping out Clare’s championship route. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny .

Kilkenny’s Championship campaign comes to an end after their defeat to Dublin in Parnell Park. We hear from Cats manager Derek Lyng, along with analysis from Adrian Ronan and former Dublin manager Humphrey Kelleher. There was plenty of other hurling stuff happening this weekend too — we’ll get to all of that tomorrow. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny...

All-Star Mossie Keoghan is gearing up for what is effectively a Leinster semi-final against Dublin this Sunday in Parnell Park. We caught up with him in Croke Park, while over at Kilkenny Golf Club we also spoke with Dan Cody and Richie Power Sr about this week’s Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny .

It’s a must‑win for Kilkenny as they head to Parnell Park to take on Dublin. We dive deep into that clash and look back on all the weekend’s action. The lads also break down what went wrong in Tipp’s All‑Ireland title defence and look ahead to Carlow’s upcoming Joe McDonagh Cup Final. And, as always, Eddie pays tribute to our Limerick hurling overlords. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you b...

 Liam Cahill reflects on Tipperary edging towards the championship exit after their defeat to Clare, while Derek Lyng discusses Kilkenny’s win over Kildare — a result that seals relegation for Brian Dowling’s side. We also have reaction from Carlow as they book their place in the Joe McDonagh Cup final. 

Kilkenny will face Galway next Wednesday night in the Fulfill Leinster Under‑20 Hurling Final , after a 1-22 to 2-13 semi‑final win over Dublin — that game will be live on KCLR . Galway booked their place in the decider with an extra‑time victory over Wexford. There was disappointing news for Kilkenny today, with the Irish Independent reporting that senior defender Jordan Molloy will miss the rest...

Kilkenny: Simmering or Off the Boil? Carlow Power On and Waterford Look Unlucky — or Just Slightly Off it ? The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

On this week’s post‑match edition, we hear from Derek Lyng on Kilkenny’s draw in Tullamore, Keith Rossiter on Wexford’s defeat to Dublin, and Peter Queally and Ben O’Connor on Cork’s victory in Walsh Park. We also get reaction from the Carlow camp following their excellent win away to Down. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

 After commentating on Kilkenny’s Under-20 win over Offaly, Michael returned to the studio to break down Limerick’s big victory in Clare and look ahead with Eddie Scally. Meanwhile, it was a day for humble pie for Oisin.  The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Kilkenny bounced back from their defeat to Galway with an emphatic 5-21 to 1-16 win over Wexford. Michael and Eddie break down that performance, dig into Cork’s growing injury concerns, and debate whether Waterford’s comeback says more about their quality or Tipp’s shortcomings. We also take a look at Carlow’s impressive form in the Joe McDonagh Cup. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by M...

TJ Reid is now the all‑time Championship top scorer following his haul of 1-9 in Kilkenny’s 5-21 to 1-16 win over Wexford at UPMC Nowlan Park. We hear from TJ, his manager Derek Lyng, and we also get reaction from Carlow after their win in Westmeath, along with post‑match thoughts from Kilkenny minor manager Gordon Byrne. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilke...