Kilkenny United manager Noel Kealy was in an optimistic mood about his side's performance against Cork despite a 4-0 loss.

Kilkenny Ladies Golf team will be flying the flag for Ireland this weekend in Bulgaria.

The draws for the Kilkenny senior and junior hurling championships have been made for 2016.

In a local derby, Tullow got the better of Kilkenny women thanks to a late Chloe Farrell try at Foulkstown.

Tullow got their Leinster League season off to a win over Wicklow while Kilkenny fell to Dundalk on the road.

Kilkenny travel to Dundalk while Carlow and Tullow hope to start their new Leinster League seasons with a win.

Carlow start their Leinster League challenge with a road trip to Cill Dara rugby club.

Tullow open their Leinster League Division 1B campaign with a home tie against 2016 Provincial Cup winners Wicklow.

As a club in transition, St. Pat's Boys aren't expecting too much from the current season, but will they surprise?

Head coach Joe Sunderland and manager Pa Dowling talk to KCLR about taking on the Carlow women's Inter-League team for 2016.