It would have been odd had it been otherwise. Kilkenny’s 2-4 to 1-2 victory helped deliver their third All-Ireland title in as many years and their seventh since the turn of the twentieth century.

Kilkenny’s goal was the pivotal score in the game. Up until that stage Clare were dominating the second half. The Cats, you just can’t kill them off. Lyng leads them to an All-Ireland final in ...

A Wexford v Kilkenny hurling clash, Ireland's trip to Murrayfield to face Scotland in the Six Nations, and the Super Bowl are among this weekend's top sporting events.

After losses for both sides in their last league games, the two Leinster sides will be itching for their first points ...