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2022

# Cats

Derek Lyng's backroom team in Kilkenny is unveiled

Lyng’s coaches from U20 level are making the step-up.

35.2k

Aug 16th 2022, 7:05 PM

# Cats

Cody: 'It was probably a big surprise for everybody that we’re there'

Would beating Limerick represent his greatest achievement in management?

8.8k

Jul 13th 2022, 6:05 AM

# Cats

Eoin Cody stars as Kilkenny blow away Laois

Kilkenny stormed past Laois today in the second game of the Leinster round robin series.

12.4k

Apr 23rd 2022, 8:13 PM

All time

# Cats

Kilkenny survive scare from Westmeath thanks to key goal from Miriam Walsh

Elsewhere there were wins for Galway, Wexford, Waterford and Cork.

5.3k

Jul 24th 2021, 8:59 PM

Voices

Pete the Vet: Top 10 things to consider if you're getting a new pet

Dr Pete Wedderburn says there are many things to consider when you’re planning to get a new pet, but for now, he has 10 tips.

26.5k

Feb 13th 2021, 11:30 AM

# Cats

Cody ratified as Kilkenny boss for 23rd season as DJ Carey leaves selector role

Brian Cody will remain at the helm in 2021, with James McGarry and Martin Comerford staying on as selectors.

29.7k

Jan 11th 2021, 10:23 PM

# Super Sub

'He's outrageously skillful' - Kilkenny captain hails Hogan's bouncebackability

The 2014 Hurler of the Year inspired the Cats to a late Leinster final comeback win.

11.2k

Nov 17th 2020, 4:28 PM

# AFL

205 and counting as Tuohy extends Geelong contract

The 30-year-old this year joined Jim Stynes as the Irishmen in the AFL’s 200 club.

5.9k

Nov 17th 2020, 11:52 AM

# FELINE INFECTION

Two pet cats in New York test positive for coronavirus

While two pet cats have caught Covid-19 from people, experts say there is no sign pets can transmit the disease to humans.

40.7k

Apr 23rd 2020, 7:33 AM

# Cats

Mullen returns as Cody names Kilkenny team to take on Clare

The Leinster side have made three changes ahead of Sunday’s game at Nowlan Park.

9.0k

Feb 21st 2020, 11:12 PM

# Animal Welfare

'A step in the right direction': From 1 February it will be illegal to sell a puppy less than 8 weeks old

The new regulations also require all adverts to include microchip numbers.

88.0k

Jan 9th 2020, 5:33 PM

# Serious crime

Security guard charged over spate of attacks on cats in Brighton

Steven Bouquet is charged with 16 counts of criminal damage over the killings of nine cats and assaults on seven others.

17.5k

Dec 23rd 2019, 5:10 PM

# CHC

Suspension upheld for Kilkenny's Hogan after All-Ireland final red card

The Kilkenny forward was sent-off in the first half of the August loss to Tipperary.

8.6k

Nov 6th 2019, 2:21 PM

# Halloween

Are you a pet owner? Here's some advice on keeping them safe and content this Halloween

With lots of loud noises going off, many people will be keeping a closer eye on their dogs and other pets.

13.6k

Oct 28th 2019, 6:30 AM

# End of the road

Kilkenny camogie boss Downey steps down after third All-Ireland final loss in-a-row

‘Her dedication to her county has been second to none,’ a statement reads of the Cats’ 2016 All-Ireland winning manager.

7.0k

Sep 9th 2019, 12:32 PM

# goals win games

Galway lift first All-Ireland camogie title since 2013 and inflict further decider pain on Kilkenny

A record-breaking crowd of 24,730 watched on at Croke Park.

21.9k

Sep 8th 2019, 5:46 PM

# Animal Cruelty

Appeal to fund treatment of cats 'scalded with boiling water' in Limerick

One cat has been rescued and two others are yet to be caught.

24.9k

Aug 30th 2019, 6:47 PM

Voices

Opinion: I always wanted pets but our hairy, howling cat is making my life hell

Are you a 30-something couple with no kids, who are thinking about getting a pet? Well think again, writes Leah Ni Chuinn.

31.8k

May 10th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Camogie

'It can come across that players are whinging and complaining... but the rules have to change with the game'

Kilkenny star and 2018 Player of the Year Anne Dalton delivered yet another passionate call for change to The42.

7.6k

May 8th 2019, 4:51 PM

# Bad eggs

Pet owners urged be wary over Easter as experts warn of poisoning risks

Some traditional Easter treats and gifts can be dangerous to animals.

17.3k

Apr 18th 2019, 1:08 PM

# Number One

Goalkeeper Murphy the Kilkenny hero as hits winning point against Tipperary in Thurles

A late free from distance secured victory for the Cats.

12.6k

Feb 24th 2019, 5:09 PM

# Banner County

Clare overcome Kilkenny by one point margin despite late rally from Cody's Cats

The Banner County defeated Brian Cody’s men at Cusack Park.

9.1k

Feb 3rd 2019, 4:41 PM

# Animal Welfare

'Very concerning': Pet surgeries may be postponed due to shortage of anaesthetic drug

About 50,000 pet surgeries happen in Ireland each year.

7.8k

Dec 23rd 2018, 7:00 AM

# Ger Aylward

Cruciate, hamstring and shoulder setbacks - seeking a Kilkenny hurling return to form

Ger Aylward is part of the Kilkenny squad that has travelled to Sydney and will face Galway.

7.7k

Nov 8th 2018, 1:52 PM

# Poisoning

'Extremely unusual' cat deaths spark warning about dangers of antifreeze

The survival rate for cats affected by antifreeze poisoning is less than 5%.

50.7k

Oct 26th 2018, 6:10 AM

# fright night

Worried about your pet being frightened this Halloween? Experts advise on how to keep them calm

Pet owners will be well aware of how much of a scary time it can be for animals at this time of year.

19.1k

Oct 14th 2018, 7:45 AM

Ireland's first catnip farm: 'Irish cats need good quality catnip'

We caught up with the woman behind Fred’s Catnip Farm at the National Ploughing Championship.

11.8k

Sep 20th 2018, 7:30 PM

# Redemption

'It was torture, so disappointing... We never want to feel like that again'

Kilkenny captain Shelly Farrell hopes that her side can right the wrongs of last year’s All-Ireland camogie final as they face Cork again.

6.2k

Sep 6th 2018, 1:03 PM

# CatLife

13 tweets about cats that will remind you it's totally OK to hate yours sometimes

Don’t feel bad.

5.6k

Jul 21st 2018, 6:00 PM

# Aussie Rules

Laois Aussie Rules star Zach Tuohy scores dramatic last-gasp winner for Geelong

The 28-year-old followed up an athletic mark with a composed kick in the dying seconds against Melbourne.

9.0k

Jul 21st 2018, 1:57 PM

# Animal Welfare

ISPCA inspector finds 44 cats at Meath house after report from member of public

The ISPCA said the property originally housed three cats but they were allowed to ‘breed uncontrollably’.

24.5k

Jun 15th 2018, 8:41 PM

# Cats

Fennelly drops to the bench as Cats seek to book provincial decider against Galway

Brian Cody’s Kilkenny take on Wexford on Saturday evening at Nowlan Park.

8.8k

Jun 8th 2018, 10:06 PM

# TJ On Top

Shefflin as club manager, juggling two jobs with hurling and the eldest figure in the Kilkenny ranks

TJ Reid embarks on a new era with Ballyhale tonight as a different summer with Kilkenny beckons.

27.3k

Apr 14th 2018, 8:00 AM

# transferring skills

The Kilkenny camogie star drawing from a range of different sporting experiences

Anne Dalton and Kilkenny are bidding for three in-a-row Division 1 league titles tomorrow.

4.7k

Apr 7th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Cats

2015 All-Star makes first start of the season as Kilkenny name strong side for Wexford

Ger Aylward will make his first competitive appearance for the Cats since last July.

9.9k

Mar 9th 2018, 9:08 PM

# Rescued

Over 600 cats and dogs rehomed by ISPCA following closure of research facility

The charity is still seeking homes for nine beagle dogs and fifteen cats.

20.3k

Feb 13th 2018, 6:34 PM

# Cillian Buckley

'He's going to be okay' - Relief for Kilkenny after captain is stretchered off

There was a lengthy stoppage as Cillian Buckley received treatment in last night’s game.

11.8k

Jan 28th 2018, 10:25 AM

# Walking Away

Retiring from Kilkenny - 'It was hard to get the words out, it was hard to tell him to be honest'

Michael Fennelly brought his Cats career to an end in late December.

8.3k

Jan 11th 2018, 5:21 PM

# To the rescue

ISPCA urging public to come and rehome cats who were used at research facilities

So far this year, 351 cats and kittens have been responsibly rehomed from the centre in Longford.

28.2k

Dec 6th 2017, 7:15 PM

# SAD DOGGO MUCH DISAPPOINT

DSPCA inundated with unwanted pets and it's still over three weeks until Christmas

The DSPCA wants to remind people that their pet is a member of the family and “not a disposable item”.

24.9k

Nov 30th 2017, 6:10 AM