Live Games
The Allianz National Hurling League springs into action this weekend, featuring a clash between Kilkenny and Wexford in Division 1A.
Set to take place at UPMC Nowlan Park, the match commences at quarter to 2 on Sunday.
Tune in to KCLR for live commentary, graciously sponsored by Laharts. Providing insights are Adrian Ronan, two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Walsh, and match analyst Aidan Fogarty.
KCLR remains the exclusive broadcast home for all Kilkenny’s encounters in the Allianz National Hurling League, Leinster championship, and All-Ireland series throughout 2024.
Meanwhile, the Carlow hurlers embark on their league journey, facing Kerry at Austin Stack Park in Tralee with a 1 pm kickoff.
Exclusive commentary will be available on the Carlow frequency, courtesy of Ray Whelan Waste Management.
In the football realm, the Carlow footballers, buoyed by their recent triumph over Tipperary, gear up for a showdown against Waterford at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday at 6 pm.
Brendan Hennessy and Willie Quinlan will guide listeners through the action, sponsored by Dan Morrissey and Co.
Also on the sports horizon, the Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup makes its return this Sunday as Carlow takes on Boyne at 3 pm.
Fans can catch the live commentary on KCLR, thanks to Thomas M. Byrne & Son Auctioneers Carlow.
We will also have reports from Kilkenny’s Towns Cup match versus Clondalking with the draw for the next round taking place on KCLR right after.
GAELIC GAMES
SETU Carlow showcased an outstanding performance, securing a spot in the Fitzgibbon quarter-finals with an impressive 4-17 to 2-11 victory over UCD.
Superb SETU Carlow performance to qualify for Fitzgibbon QFs with 4-17 to 2-11 win over UCD @Natsport @Carlow_GAA @SETUCarlowGAA_ pic.twitter.com/dNAGueyojA
— Across the Four Lakes Podcast (@Acrossthe4lakes) February 1, 2024
Effective immediately, Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be known as SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Cork club delegates voted unanimously in favour of the naming rights deal last night.
The stadium is saddled with 30 million euros in debt, and the naming rights deal will be in place for ten years.
SOCCER
Kobbie Mainoo scored his first Premier League goal to help Manchester United to a thrilling 4-3 victory away at Wolves.
Mainoo’s 97th-minute winner came seconds after Pedro Neto thought he’d rescued a point for the hosts at Molineux.
The result means United are a point off sixth-placed West Ham, who drew 1-1 with Bournemouth.
West Ham recovered from the concession of an early goal to earn a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth at the London Stadium.
A second-half penalty from James Ward-Prowse saw the Hammers achieve parity.
PODCASTS
Speaking of soccer, KCLR has launched The Kilkenny Soccer Podcast, your premier destination for all things soccer in Kilkenny.
Hosted by Davy Doyle and Shane O’Keeffe, we explore whether Evergreen and Freebooters have outgrown the league, strategies for enhancing competitiveness in local leagues, and the potential split in the Premier Division next season. Plus, tackling the challenging issue of the lack of referees in Kilkenny soccer.
You can find this anywhere you do your podcast listening.
Speaking of podcasts massive congratulations to former KCLR presenter and proud Carlovian Keven Regan.
It’s official! They have been voted the best F1 Podcast Worldwide, finishing with a silver overall in the best Motorsport Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards.
A huge accomplishment and huge congratulations to all involved.
RUGBY
Ireland’s Six Nations campaign gets underway tonight.
Andy Farrell’s side are in Marseille for a meeting with France in the opening round.
Jack Crowley will start at out-half, while Peter O’Mahony captains the team from the back row.
