Kilkenny GAA Thread

Danesfort 1-19 v Commercials 0-09

Didn’t see any of the second half really, watched the first few minutes only. Seemed to be going the same way as the first, with Danesfort looking comfortable. Their defence looked totally dominant from what I saw, which gave their forwards a great platform to work from. They put up a decent score, but I think they’ll be disappointed they didn’t put up even more. Close to 20 wides I think. Didn’t see Richie come on but may have missed it

Barrow Rangers 0-15 v Davidstown Courtnacuddy 2-15

Didn’t see the goals in the game, but DCC looked very impressive from what I saw. As I mentioned, Jack Kelly was missing and McDonald in corner forward had an injury in the warm up I think. He came on with a few minutes to go, but didn’t get any ball really. O Hanlon rattled the bar with 10 minutes to go, which could’ve changed things. Flavin getting sent off soon after didn’t help. Didn’t see his first yellow but his second was a silly late pull. DCC held the BR forward well, and scores some nice points on the counter.

Disappointing to see BR out, but Danesfort look good to take Leinster. They play Ratoath from Meath in the final who beat Lusmagh from Offaly 0-22 to 1-12 today. Danesfort look very impressive and still have more in the tank. They’ll be on a mission after their last time in Leinster which was disappointing

Barrow rangers were beaten by the better hungrier team. Obviously Kelly was a big loss but DCC were better balanced which seems strange to say about a wexford side. David Dunne the ex wexford player didn't have a huge influence although he was dangerous inside in the 2nd half.

Wexford sides have troubled kk clubs like mooncoin, tullogher and St lachtains last few years but davidstown looked the best equipped to take the kilkenny scalp.

Healy was very dangerous but davidstown defence was outstanding especially 2nd half. . If anything the final scoreline flattered barrow rangers.

Hassey the centre back was very impressive. All the backs were tight markers and well able to hurl. Joe Doyle and Hayes good further up. Would have been interesting had jack Kelly been available.

Id say both clubs will acquit themselves well in intermidiate, although it will be tougher for barrow rangers as kilkenny intermediate would be stronger than wexford, with all due respect.

Clough Ballacolla had some serious hurlers, very good game to watch.

Will be a great final between the Shamrocks v the Martins as both team will feel they can win it in Croker.

Shamrocks were blessed

Apart from p Mullen coming from the bench or Adrian or r Corcoran nun of there players they have been bringing off the bench have made much impact on a game in there last 5-6 games

The improved surface in Croke park will allow them to play a faster game but not sure it will be enough to get over Martin’s

Today could be the kick up the backside ballyhale need. We've all looked silly writing them off before. martins were impressive. Their workrate was very impressive, not allowing naas to work the ball out. Must be said naas were very poor.

Shamrocks were poor all over the field today and still in the last 5 minutes it was like the old shamrocks and rattled off three points to see out the game, and had a bad wide by Ronan Corcoran as well. They also lost Brian Butler. Richie Reid had a nightmare distributing the ball which wasn’t down to pressure, but he came good in the last five minutes. Shamrocks bench is very depleted.

Not sure if mentioned before but Ballyhale had a wedding on Friday in Castlemartyr, Cork. Richie Reid was best man or a groomsman. Lots if not all the players were at this. Might explain how they were that bit off yesterday.

This documentary is way too personal, innocent people shouldn't be dragged into it.

Does Jack o Connor farm ? Hard to farm in Wexford from the Tipperary border

His father John O Connor is a farmer alright, I think Jack could be a farm vet but not 100% in that.

But I’d say Jack farms too so Grace Walsh will follow the road frontage to Wexford!

RTE Tonight

A disgrace and an intrusion into family members lives that has nothing to do with what DJ did. This journalist may expect a backlash on this and so will the 2 politicians who tried to gain more notice from appearing on this programme. Parts of it were shocking bad journalism. She was actually not even sure of some of her facts. In saying that what DJ did was scandalous but no need to mention his marriage or other personal stuff. Your wan can shove the book up her ****. DJ has got his punishment and rightly so but let him be now to get on with it. Can’t wait for either of those 2 so called councillors to call to the door.

Can't see Grace not playing for Tullaroan. Good young crop of camogie players coming in Tullaroan who would look up to Grace and Miriam.Actually cracking u22 funal final coming up this weekend v Ballycallan in camogie.Hot derby on a cold winters morning

Disgusting carry on mentioning the Au Pair.Nasty and its no ones business no matter what went on.