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The KCLR Hurling Podcast

The KCLR Sport Team
Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hurling
Hurling
Carlow
Limerick
Tipperary
Cork
Dublin
Kilkenny Senior Hurling League
Shamrocks Ballyhale
Galway
O'loughlin Gales
Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
Thomastown
GAA
Waterford
Wexford
Danesfort
Clare
Intermediate Championship

The podcast where we discuss all the action from the Kilkenny and Carlow intercounty and club scene while looking at some of the big national issues of the week. Presented by Eddie Scally and Michael Walsh.

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Latest Episodes

Dicksboro were the biggest fallers over the weekend losing out to a determined Glenmore while Bennetsbridge, Tullaroan and Clara also progressed.

We talk about all the grades and look ahead to a big weekend of finals in Carlow and suggest that while... more

We now know the pairings and details for the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny Senior Quarter-Finals next weekend.

In this podcast, we give you the full fixture list for the next two weekends, including times, dates, and venues, and we’ve got reacti... more

A set of experimental rules will be trailed during the third level competitions this year.

Former Kilkenny forward Adrian Ronan joined Donagh Maher on KCLR Sport to discuss what he does and doesn't like about the proposed new rules. 

There are 24 a... more

We're getting to the business end of the Championship and you'll be able to listen to every senior game from now until the ed of the season on KCLR. We'll also have extensive coverage of the intermediate and junior including all the semi finals and f... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Lannan
Manager of Bennet's Bridge, interviewed on the post-match relegation semi-final win
KCLR Sport (interview)
Episode: All the reaction to the first round and relegation semi finals, next weeks fixture details, Brian Dowling on the rules and Hickey on Carlow
Kevin Sweeney
Joint captain of Lisdowney
Lisdowney Hurling Club
Episode: Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Brian Kavanagh
Centre forward for Lisdowney
Lisdowney Hurling Club
Episode: Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Páirí Go Níil
Commentator for Young Ireland's/Intermediates coverage
KCLR Sport
Episode: Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Eamonn Scallon
Selector for Blacks and Whites
Blacks and Whites
Episode: Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Martin Quilter
Match commentator
KCLR Sport
Episode: Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Darren Brennan
Goalkeeper discussed as standout player
St. Lachlan's (club level)
Episode: Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Paul Fitzgerald
Burren Rangers manager
Burren Rangers
Episode: The Carlow Semi Finals special
Brian Delaney
Carlo Town Manager
Carlo Town
Episode: The Carlow Semi Finals special

Hosts

Eddie Scally
Host of The KCLR Hurling Podcast
Michael Walsh
Co-host/Analyst on The KCLR Hurling Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Hmmm

    Presenter who is there to comment on weekend’s hurling action chose to watch a soccer match rather than second half of Limerick v Cork …. I am gone. Seriously.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ckskballyl
    Ireland5 months ago

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Engaging hosts with strong Kilkenny focus.

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Senior fixture details and intermediate reaction
Q: What have you taken from the campaign so far?
The takeaway is the importance of integrating a larger, capable panel, developing leadership among younger players, and building toward a strong finish in the upcoming quarterfinals.
Darragh Corcoran and Rob Downey on club, county and hurling rules
Q: Who caught your eye there? Give them some praise here.
Darragh names several Kilkenny players and others abroad—Harry Schlinge, Killeen Doyle, Conor Laney, Conor Heery in San Francisco, and Finn Lanigan and Aaron Brennan in Perth—as well as peers he followed closely while abroad.
Brian Dowling, Mark Dowling and Joe Nolan on a big weekend in Kilkenny and Carlow
Q: Which fixture is most important to watch next weekend from Group A?
Dowling highlights Mull-Navad vs Clare as critical for jeopardy in Group A, with the outcome likely influencing who finishes fourth and who drops into bottom two.
Brian Dowling, Mark Dowling and Joe Nolan on a big weekend in Kilkenny and Carlow
Q: What club, apart from Dicksboro, has disappointed you the most so far this year?
Mark Dowling notes Benesbridge as the most disappointing, given their recent history of competing at the top end and their current bottom placement, with injuries and player losses impacting performance.
Eddie and Mickey on the opening weekend of the Kilkenny Senior League 2026 and Waterford's backroom team
Q: What was the general tone about the opening weekend compared to last year?
The hosts note more direct play and high-scoring games, with a mix of praise for strong pitches and concerns about scheduling and management changes affecting teams differently.

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This show focuses on Kilkenny and Carlow hurling, weaving match-by-match analysis with broader discussions about fixture scheduling, club development, and inter-county dynamics. Regular banter from a two-host duo is complemented by guest perspectives on management moves, leadership, and evolving league structures, making it a practical listen for fans who want tactical takes, insider views, and ongoing context around club and county action. A standout quality is the hands-on, locally grounded coverage, which often ties on-field results to coaching decisions, facilities, and administration. The format tends to blend immediate post-match reactions with longer-term themes like talent development, scheduling shifts, and the interplay between cl... more

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