Kilkenny's TJ Reid, Michael Fennelly, Paul Murphy and Richie Hogan are amongst 12 nominations for the 2015 Hurling All-Star Awards.

Team Kilkenny get their National League campaign started on the road this weekend as they travel to Cork on Sunday to face Blue Demons at the Mardyke Arena.

Kilkenny and Ballyhale Shamrocks duo Michael Fennelly and TJ Reid have been shortlisted for September's player of the month awards.

Here's a look at the Kilkenny soccer fixtures in league and Leinster Junior Cup games for Sunday 4 October 2015.

Eire Og will face Tinryland in this year's junior B football final in Carlow while there's a busy weekend of Carlow GAA action ahead.

Head to the Watershed in Kilkenny on 6 October for a badminton open night - those interested in playing and forming a club are welcome.

Last year's finalists Ballyhale Shamrocks and Clara are on course for a possible rematch after tonight's championship draw.

Reigning champions Rathvilly crashed out of the Carlow senior football championship to Old Leighlin, setting up a final clash with Palatine on Sunday 11 October 2015.

Kilkenny, Tullow and Carlow have all started their 2015/16 Leinster League campaigns with a loss.