Music, literature and especially history were the focus of a full day of activities at St. John Fisher College on Sunday May 19, 2013, recalling the Irish famine years known as The Great Hunger.

Brian Cody was absent but still played a huge role in Kilkenny’s National Hurling League final win over Tipperary at Nowlan Park on Sunday according to Cats hero Michael Fennelly.

Irish Consul General in New York Noel Kilkenny has been announced as the keynote speaker at the annual convention of the New York State Economic Development Council. The annual event runs from May 22-24 in Saratoga Springs.

Brian Cody was at home in front of the television but Kilkenny carried on regardless as the Cats eased past Galway in the National Hurling League semifinal on Sunday.

People are flocking to a golf course in Co Kilkenny, Ireland after a vision of the Virgin Mary cradling an infant has appeared on the side of a nearby mountain.

Kilkenny were big winners against Cork on Nowlan Park on Sunday as they took the NHL Division 1A points and booked their place in the league semifinals to boot with a 0-20 to 2-12 win.

Galway bosses have defended their decision not to award All-Ireland champions Kilkenny the customary guard of honor before Sunday’s opening NHL game at Pearse Stadium.

Brian Cody has hinted that Henry Shefflin’s bid to make history will depend on his surgeon ahead of the Kilkenny’s legend’s attempts to win a 10th All-Ireland medal this summer.

Dublin's hopes of winning the All-Ireland football crown this year received a major boost after talented teenager Ciaran Kilkenny cut short his Aussie Rules career after just four months.

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Kilkenny chairman Paul Kinsella has welcomed Brian Cody’s decision to remain in charge of the All-Ireland champions for a 15th year next season.

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He's been called, at various points, Gorgeous George and McDreamy, but until now few have called actor George Clooney Irish.

Galway star Joe Canning has made his peace with Kilkenny and admitted they deserved to win the All-Ireland crown last month.

Paul Ryan is not feeling the love from Ireland that President Obama is continuing to receive, despite also having Irish roots.

Sports fans may hanker for the fairytale ending to every season but it’s only when winning becomes anti-climactic does true greatness really shine through.