Covid restrictions are all but gone from Saturday 22 January. While we didn't see it coming like it has, it will surely be welcome in the world of sport.

Check out the groupings and dates for the 2022 Kilkenny senior, intermediate and junior football leagues.

Kilkenny, Mooncoin and Shamrocks Ballyhale all feature in live match action on KCLR this weekend.

Eoin Everard and Cathal O'Reilly will be flying the flag for Kilkenny and Ireland in Belfast this weekend.

Already with 50 caps under his belt for the province, Tom Daly is hoping to be back in action in time to face Glasgow or Scarlets.

IT Carlow head to Waterford for the opening of the Fitzgibbon Cup while Sligo come to town for the second round of the Sigerson Cup.

St. Pat's Aoife Kelly will travel to Portugal for two friendles with the Republic of Ireland Women's Under 16s this month.

Capacity crowds may be allowed return to match venues in time for the opening of the national leagues and Six Nations.

Trainer Gordon Elliot is looking forward to the renewal of the Goffs Thyestes Chase for 2022.

Our Football Manager podcast hits episode 50 as the boys' time in Turkey reaches the January transfer window.