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 Edition – to break down all the action and what’s ahead.

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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 Ballinkillen 3-21 to 0-14.

On Saturday, Carlow Town and Burren Rangers secured victories in the Intermediate semi‑finals.

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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 Graigue-Ballycallan.

Tullaroan, Dicksboro, Glenmore and Mullinavat are all safe in senior for 2027 and have first-round championship games to look forward to.

KCLR were around the grounds throughout the final day, and if you didn’t catch the coverage live, you can listen back to all the reaction and analysis.

It was also intermediate semi-final day in Carlow, where Carlow Town and Burren Rangers recorded wins — meaning there will be seven senior teams in Carlow next season.

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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 you won’t miss a thing.In Carlow, it’s a festival of hurling this weekend, with semi‑finals across the grades — including Sunday’s senior clashes: St Mullins vs Ballinkillen and Mount Leinster Rangers vs Bagenalstown Gaels Joe Nolan, Mark Dowling and Brian Dowling all spoke to Donagh about the weekend ahead.

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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 chat too — and you can hear even more on our bonus podcast, where Donagh sat down with Joe Nolan for a deeper breakdown.

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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 storylines and standout teams.

They also look at the big news of the week: Brian Hogan’s appointment as Kilkenny’s Under-20 hurling manager, a move that brings significant experience to the county’s underage setup. 

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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 over the Cats.

We also caught up with Cork’s Rob Downey — both men were present as Clubber launched their coverage for the new season.

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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.

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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 Erins Own.

In Carlow, Mount Leinster Rangers will face Bagenalstown Gaels in the JJ Kavanagh Senior Hurling Championship semi‑finals. MLR beat Ballinkillen on Friday night, while Bagenalstown fell to St Mullins and Naomh Eoin overcame Naomh Brid yesterday.

As a result, Ballinkillen will meet St Mullins in the other semi‑final.

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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. 

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