The opening round of the Kilkenny senior, intermediate, and junior hurling leagues occurred across the weekend.
In the St Canice’s Credit Union Senior League, Dicksboro were in fine form as they defeated Clara by 5 goals and 18 points to 3 goals and 11 points.
See also: Opening weekend sees big wins for Glenmore, Mullinavat, Dicksboro
There was a shock in Ballyhale as the Shamrocks began the defence of their crown with a defeat to Glenmore. Elsewhere yesterday’s action saw Tullaroan fall to O’Loughlin Gaels and Mullinavat defeat Danesfort.
The first games of the weekend took place on Friday evening. James Stephens claimed a victory over Graigue Ballycallan, while Bennetsbridge were nine-point winners over Erins Own.
St canices Credit union
— Bennettsbridge GAA (@TheBridgeGAA) August 4, 2023
n senior league rd 1
25mins 1st half
Bennettsbridge
:1-21(24)
Erins Own:1-12(15)
Despite making it to the final of the league last season, Bennettsbridge went out at the quarter-final stages of the Championship to eventual finalists James Stephens by five points. Speaking to KCLR after that game, Bennettsbridge manager Tim Dooley said that his team is rebuilding.
“We’re very happy with the win, it was hard fought and you always get that with Comer.”
“We’re very happy because we’ve a young team and we’re trying to rebuild and with a few big names missing. That’s what we’re about this year though, rebuilding.”
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