In very wet and windy conditions, Kilkenny overcame Laois in Rathdowney yesterday afternoon in the Dioralyte Leinster Walsh Cup Shield Semifinal.  Aided by goals from Liam Moore and Gearoid Dunne,

Manager Derek Lyng has named the Kilkenny team to take on Laois in the Dioralyte Leinster Walsh Shield semifinal this Sunday, 11th January 2026. Throw-in is at 2pm in Rathdowney

Following Laois’ victory over Carlow in the Dioralyte Leinster Walsh Shield quarter-final last night, Kilkenny will travel to Rathdowney to take on Laois in the semi-final on Sunday, 11th January