More bad news for Kilkenny GAA fans - NO games before Easter
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The on-off saga of the 2021 Gaelic Games season took another twist after the GAA announced that a return to onfield action will NOT happen before Easter.
In a statement issued today which will be a blow to clubs, inter-county teams and players alike, the Association admitted their plans to revamp the Masters Fixtures calendar have been left in limbo, with no idea as to when games will resume.
The message came less than 24 hours after the Government announced that the Level 5 lockdown, which was due to finish on March 5, will now continue until at least April 5.
Kilkenny GAA players invited to get ready for action with new training seminar
The ‘Be Ready to Play’ programme will start on March 2
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The Gaelic Games family today launched ‘Be Ready to Play’, a Coaching and Sport Science programme in association with UPMC, official healthcare partner of the GAA and GPA, that will be delivered via webinars, website programmes, instructional videos and live online sessions.
The programme is a holistic coaching and performance plan that will be of great benefit to all club coaches and players, male, female, adult, and youth alike.
Brian Cody to remain on as Kilkenny senior hurling manager
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Brian Cody will take on his 23rd season in the Kilkenny senior hurling hotseat.
Following a meeting of the Kilkenny County Board tonight (Monday) the James Stephens man, who has led Kilkenny to 11 senior All-Ireland titles, was ratified as senior hurling manager for the 2021 season. This will be his 23rd campaign in charge of the Cats.
However, while James McGarry and Martin Comerford will remain on as selectors, DJ Carey has stepped down. Michael Comerford will continue as the team’s strength and conditioning coach.
“Kilkenny GAA would like to take this opportunity to thank DJ Carey for his contribution to GAA in Kilkenny over the past number of years,” the Co Board said in an address. “We wish DJ all the best in the future and thank him for his immense contribution to GAA in Kilkenny.”