Severe weather conditions wreaked havoc on the KCLR McCalmont Cup schedule over the weekend, leading to several postponements.
However, Lions managed to overcome Paulstown on Sunday morning to progress, while Evergreen B advanced on Saturday night with a 3-1 victory over Fort Rangers B.
Oscar Traynor Cup Heartbreak for Kilkenny
Kilkenny’s Oscar Traynor Cup campaign came to an end after a narrow 2-1 extra-time defeat away to the Limerick District League. The loss means their journey in the competition is over for this season.
U14 Boys Development Squad’s Incredible Streak Ends
Kilkenny’s U14 Boys Development Squad suffered their first competitive defeat in three years, losing 2-1 to North Tipperary in the Interleague semi-finals. The squad had already secured back-to-back National Cups and a Cremmins Cup under the guidance of Philly Trehy, Shay Lynch, Richard Carroll, and Bill Trehy. Despite the setback, they remain one of the most successful underage teams in recent years.
Squad: M. Beagan, D. Egan, M. Byrne, S. Norton, D. Cahill, M.J. Carroll, M. Ormonde, M. Fitzgerald, H. Trehy, D. O’Dwyer, D. Kavanagh, J. Kavanagh, O. Doyle, C. Treacy, C. Chong, A. Sumner, B. Fitzgerald, S. Antonessa, D. O’Connell, J. Fahy.
Kilkenny U13s Triumph Over Wicklow
Kilkenny’s U13s enjoyed success in the SFAI Subway Inter League, securing a 3-1 victory over Wicklow as they continue to develop on the national stage.