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{{Short description|Annual hurling competition season}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
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{{Infobox hurling championship
{{Infobox hurling championship
| name = 2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
| name = 2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
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| imagesize =
| imagesize =
| caption =
| caption =
| dates = 22 September 2018 - 28 October 2018
| dates = 22 September 2018 – 28 October 2018
| teams = 12
| teams = 12
| sponsor = St. Canice's Credit Union
| sponsor = St. Canice's Credit Union
| champions = [[File: Colours of Limerick.svg|border|20px]] [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
| champions =
| count =
| count = 16
| champions captain =
| champions captain = [[Michael Fennelly (hurler)|Michael Fennelly]]
| champions manager =
| champions manager = [[Henry Shefflin]]
| runners-up = [[File: Colours of Kerry.svg|border|20px]] [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
| runners-up =
| runners-up captain =
| runners-up captain =
| runners-up manager =
| runners-up manager = James McGrath
| promoted =
| promoted =
| relegated = [[File: Colours of Kerry.svg|border|20px]] [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| relegated =
| matches = 9
| matches = 14
| goals = 18
| goals = 33
| points = 272
| points = 432
| top scorer = [[File: Colours of Limerick.svg|border|20px]] [[T. J. Reid]] (2-31)
| top scorer =
| previous year = 2017
| previous year = 2017
| previous tournament = 2017 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
| previous tournament = 2017 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
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| next tournament = 2019 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
| next tournament = 2019 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
}}
}}
The '''2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship''' is the 124th staging of the [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship]] since its establishment by the [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny County Board]] in 1887. The championship began on 22 September 2018 and is scheduled to end on 28 October 2018.
The '''2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship''' was the 124th staging of the [[Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship]] since its establishment by the [[Kilkenny GAA|Kilkenny County Board]] in 1887. The championship began on 22 September 2018 and ended on 28 October 2018.


[[Dicksboro GAA|Dicksboro]] were the [[2017 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|defending champions]], however, they were defeated by [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]] at the quarter-final stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/dicksboro-the-top-cats-for-first-time-in-24-years-36272287.html|title=Dicksboro the top cats for first time in 24 years|publisher=Irish Independent|date=30 October 2017|accessdate=31 July 2018|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gaa/kilkenny-shc-dicksboros-reign-over-as-tj-reid-masterclass-seals-it-for-ballyhale-872603.html|title=Kilkenny SHC: Dicksboro’s reign over as TJ Reid masterclass seals it for Ballyhale|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=1 October 2018|accessdate=8 October 2018|first=Billy|last=Stack}}</ref>
[[Dicksboro GAA|Dicksboro]] were the [[2017 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|defending champions]], however, they were defeated by [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]] at the quarter-final stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/dicksboro-the-top-cats-for-first-time-in-24-years-36272287.html|title=Dicksboro the top cats for first time in 24 years|publisher=Irish Independent|date=30 October 2017|access-date=31 July 2018|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/gaa/kilkenny-shc-dicksboros-reign-over-as-tj-reid-masterclass-seals-it-for-ballyhale-872603.html|title=Kilkenny SHC: Dicksboro's reign over as TJ Reid masterclass seals it for Ballyhale|publisher=Irish Examiner|date=1 October 2018|access-date=8 October 2018|first=Billy|last=Stack}}</ref>

On 28 October 2018, Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship after a 2–20 to 2–17 defeat of [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]] at [[Nowlan Park]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflin-launches-managerial-career-as-ballyhale-win-kilkenny-championship-37467662.html|title=Henry Shefflin launches managerial career as Ballyhale win Kilkenny championship|publisher=Irish Independent|date=28 October 2018|access-date=28 October 2018|first=Martin|last=Breheny}}</ref> It was their 16th championship title overall and their first title since [[2014 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|2014]].

==Team changes==
===To Championship===

Promoted from the [[Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship]]
* [[St Patrick's GAA (County Kilkenny)|St. Patrick's]]

===From Championship===

Relegated to the [[Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship]]
* [[St Martin's GAA (County Kilkenny)|St. Martin's]]


==Results==
==Results==
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| score = 2-15 - 1-18
| score = 2-15 - 1-18
| team2 = [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| team2 = [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| goals1 = S Buggy 1-1, J Holohan 1-1, C Fogarty 0-4, A Moran 0-2, J Mullins 0-2, D Dunne 0-2, N McMahon 0-1, S Daly 0-1, M Murphy 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = K Farrell 0-6, J Power 1-2, E Martin 0-4, M O'Dwyer 0-3, B O'Donovan 0-1, M Rice 0-1, D Brennan 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Clara, County Kilkenny|Clara]]
| stadium = [[Clara, County Kilkenny|Clara]]
| referee =
| referee = P Burke (Emeralds)/E Larkin (James Stephens)
}}
}}
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| score = 3-10 - 1-14
| score = 3-10 - 1-14
| team2 = [[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
| team2 = [[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
| goals1 = J Nolan 2-1, C Bolger 1-3, J Bergin 0-5, L Ryan 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = R Hogan 0-9, J Bruton 1-1, C Treacy 0-1, P Cooney 0-1, G Tynan 0-1, P Mullen 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[James Stephens GAA|Páirc Shéamuis Stiopháin]], [[Kilkenny]]
| stadium = [[James Stephens GAA|Páirc Shéamuis Stiopháin]], [[Kilkenny]]
| referee =
| referee = M O'Sullivan (Ballyhale Shamrocks)
}}
}}
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| score = 2-14 - 0-16
| score = 2-14 - 0-16
| team2 = [[Rower-Inistioge GAA|Rower-Instioge]]
| team2 = [[Rower-Inistioge GAA|Rower-Instioge]]
| goals1 = J Walsh 1-6, O Knox 1-3, I Duggan 0-2, A Mansfield 0-2, W O'Dwyer 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = K Murphy 0-7, R Leahy 0-2, K Joyce 0-1, T Murphy 0-1, S Lyster 0-1, S Ryan 0-1, C Ryan 0-1, J Ryan 0-1, P Lyng 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Thomastown GAA|Thoamstown]]
| stadium = [[Thomastown GAA|Thomastown Sportsfield]], [[Thomastown, County Kilkenny|Thomastown]]
| referee =
| referee = S Cleere (O'Loughlin Gaels)
}}
}}
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| score = 3-22 - 1-12
| score = 3-22 - 1-12
| team2 = [[St Patrick's GAA (County Kilkenny)|St. Patrick's]]
| team2 = [[St Patrick's GAA (County Kilkenny)|St. Patrick's]]
| goals1 = TJ Reid 1-11, C Fennelly 1-1, A Mullen 0-4, E Cody 1-0, E Shefflin 0-3, R Reid 0-1, E Reid 0-1, B Cody 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = K Kelly 1-9, B Staunton 0-1, S Kenny 0-1, G Brennan 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = St. John's Park, [[Kilkenny]]
| stadium = St. John's Park, [[Kilkenny]]
| referee =
| referee = O Kenny (Tullogher-Rosbercon)
}}
}}
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| score = 1-13 - 0-14
| score = 1-13 - 0-14
| team2 = [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| team2 = [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| goals1 = M Murphy 0-9, D Dunne 1-1, C Fogarty 0-2, S Daly 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = K Farrell 0-7, E Martin 0-3, M Rice 0-2, J Power 0-2.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Clara, County Kilkenny|Clara]]
| stadium = [[Clara, County Kilkenny|Clara]]
| referee =
| referee = R Dowling (Kilmacow)
}}
}}


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| round = Final
| round = Final
| team1 = [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| team1 = [[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
| score =
| score = 2-09 - 0-19
| team2 = [[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
| team2 = [[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
| goals1 = K Farrell 0-6, J Power 1-0, B O'Donovan 1-0, D Walsh 0-2, É Martin 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = R Hogan 0-9, J Mullally 0-3, P Hogan 0-2, G Tynan 0-2, G Bruton 0-2, D O'Neill 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[John Locke's GAA|John Locke Park]], [[Callan, County Kilkenny|Callan]]
| stadium = [[John Locke's GAA|John Locke Park]], [[Callan, County Kilkenny|Callan]]
| referee =
| referee = R Byrne (Glenmore)
}}
}}


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| score = 0-16 - 2-12
| score = 0-16 - 2-12
| team2 = [[Clara GAA|Clara]]
| team2 = [[Clara GAA|Clara]]
| goals1 = M Bergin 0-9, P Deegan 0-3, J Molloy 0-2, S Mahony 0-1, M Kelly 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = J Bergin 0-10, J Nolan 1-1, J Murphy 1-0, L Ryan 0-2.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Danesfort]]
| stadium = [[Danesfort]]
| referee =
| referee = A Barcoe (Blacks and Whites)
}}
}}
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| score = 1-17 - 2-08
| score = 1-17 - 2-08
| team2 = [[Mullinavat GAA|Mullinavat]]
| team2 = [[Mullinavat GAA|Mullinavat]]
| goals1 = A Cleere 1-6, N Cleere 0-5, L Blanchfield 0-2, D Walsh 0-1, K Blanchfield 0-1, B Lannon 0-1, D Coyne 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = J Walsh 0-8, J Fennelly 1-0, J Culleton 1-0.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Thomastown]]
| stadium = [[Thomastown, County Kilkenny|Thomastown]]
| referee =
| referee = S Cleere (O'Loughlin Gaels)
}}
}}
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| score = 1-19 - 1-24
| score = 1-19 - 1-24
| team2 = [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
| team2 = [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
| goals1 = S Stapleton 0-7, A Gaffney 1-1, M Gaffney 0-3, B Sheehan 0-3, A Nolan 0-1, O Walsh 0-1, E Gough 0-1, K Kenny 0-1, R Murphy 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = TJ Reid 1-15, A Mullen 0-4, E Reid 0-2, E Cody 0-2, M Aylward 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[John Locke's GAA|John Locke Park]], [[Callan, County Kilkenny|Callan]]
| stadium = [[John Locke's GAA|John Locke Park]], [[Callan, County Kilkenny|Callan]]
| referee =
| referee = P Cahill (Dunnamaggin)
}}
}}
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| score = 0-14 - 0-14
| score = 0-14 - 0-14
| team2 = [[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
| team2 = [[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
| goals1 = D Walton (0-9, 0-8 frees), L Scanlon, E Larkin (0-2 each), N Brassil (0-1).
| goals1 =
| goals2 = M Murphy (0-7, 0-6 frees), C Fogarty (0-3, 0-2 frees, 0-1 '65') N McMahon, J Holohan (0-2 each).
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Ballyragget]]
| stadium = [[Ballyragget]]
| referee =
| referee =
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| round = Quarter-final replay
| round = Quarter-final replay
| team1 = [[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
| team1 = [[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
| score =
| score = 1-13 - 1-15
| team2 = [[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
| team2 = [[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
| goals1 = D Walton 1-8, M Ruth 0-3, L Scanlon 0-1, N Brassil 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = M Murphy 0-9, C Fogarty 1-0, E Brennan 0-3, C Delaney 0-1, A Moran 0-1, S Daly 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Ballyragget]]
| stadium = [[Ballyragget]]
| referee =
| referee = G Rafter
}}
}}


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| round = Semi-final
| round = Semi-final
| team1 = [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
| team1 = [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
| score =
| score = 3-19 - 2-17
| team2 = [[Clara GAA|Clara]]
| team2 = [[Clara GAA|Clara]]
| report = [https://www.kilkennypeople.ie/news/sport/341732/kilkenny-shc-semi-sean-morrissey-the-man-as-bridge-reach-first-final-since-1974.html Report]
| goals1 =
| goals1 = S Morrissey (2-5); N Cleere (0-7); B Lannon (1-0); A Cleere (0-3); L Blanchfield (0-2); D Blanchfield, E Morrisseey (0-1 each).
| goals2 =
| goals2 = J Bergin (0-7); C Bolger (0-6); J Murphy (1-2); J Nolan (1-0); Liam Ryan (0-2).
| stadium = [[Nowlan Park]], [[Kilkenny]]
| stadium = [[Nowlan Park]], [[Kilkenny]]
| referee =
| referee =
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| round = Semi-final
| round = Semi-final
| team1 = [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
| team1 = [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
| score =
| score = 1-16 - 1-15
| team2 = [[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
| team2 =
| goals1 = TJ Reid 0-5, E Shefflin 1-1, A Mullen 0-2, E Corcoran 0-2, E Cody 0-2, R Reid 0-1, E Reid 0-1, C Fennelly 0-1, M Aylward 0-1.
| goals1 =
| goals2 = M Murphy 0-9, A Owens 1-0, C Fogarty 0-3, E Brennan 0-2, C Delaney 0-1.
| goals2 =
| stadium = [[Nowlan Park]], [[Kilkenny]]
| stadium = [[Nowlan Park]], [[Kilkenny]]
| referee =
| referee =
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| date = 28 October 2018
| date = 28 October 2018
| round = Final
| round = Final
| team1 =
| team1 = [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
| score =
| score = 2-17 - 2-20
| team2 = [[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
| team2 =
| report = [https://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/henry-shefflin-launches-managerial-career-as-ballyhale-win-kilkenny-championship-37467662.html Report]
| goals1 =
| goals1 = B Lannon (2-1); N Cleere (0-7 frees): E Morrissey, J Cleere and A Cleere (all 0-2); R Lennon, L Blanchfield and S Morrissey (all 0-1).
| goals2 =
| goals2 = TJ Reid (1-10, 0-8 frees); E Cody (1-1); B Cody (0-2); E Shefflin, D Mullen, R Corcoran, E Reid, C Fennelly, A Mullen and M Aylward (all 0-1).
| stadium = [[Nowlan Park]], [[Kilkenny]]
| stadium = [[Nowlan Park]], [[Kilkenny]]
| referee =
| referee = P Cahill (Dunnamaggin)
}}
}}

==Championship statistics==
===Top scorers===

;Top scorers overall

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Rank
! Player
! Club
! Tally
! Total
! Matches
! Average
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|1
|[[T. J. Reid]]
|[[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
|align=center|3-41
|align=center|50
|align=center|4
|align=center|12.50
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|2
|Michael Murphy
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|align=center|0-35
|align=center|35
|align=center|5
|align=center|7.00
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|3
|James Bergin
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|align=center|0-22
|align=center|22
|align=center|3
|align=center|7.33
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|4
|David Walton
|[[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
|align=center|1-17
|align=center|20
|align=center|2
|align=center|10.00
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|5
|Nicky Cleere
|[[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
|align=center|0-19
|align=center|19
|align=center|3
|align=center|6.33
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|6
|Kevin Farrell
|[[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
|align=center|0-19
|align=center|19
|align=center|3
|align=center|6.33
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|7
|[[Richie Hogan]]
|[[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
|align=center|0-18
|align=center|18
|align=center|2
|align=center|9.00
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|8
|John Walsh
|[[Mullinavat GAA|Mullinavat]]
|align=center|1-14
|align=center|17
|align=center|2
|align=center|8.50
|-
|rowspan=1 align=center|9
|[[Conor Fogarty]]
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|align=center|1-12
|align=center|15
|align=center|5
|align=center|3.00
|-
|rowspan=2 align=center|10
|James Nolan
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|align=center|4-02
|align=center|14
|align=center|3
|align=center|4.66
|-
|Aidan Cleere
|[[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
|align=center|1-11
|align=center|14
|align=center|3
|align=center|4.66
|}

;Top scorers in a single game

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Rank
! Player
! Club
! Tally
! Total
! Opposition
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|1
|[[T. J. Reid]]
|[[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
|align=center|1-15
|align=center|18
|[[Dicksboro GAA|Dicksboro]]
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|2
|[[T. J. Reid]]
|[[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
|align=center|1-11
|align=center|14
|[[St Patrick's GAA (County Kilkenny)|St. Patrick's]]
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|3
|[[T. J. Reid]]
|[[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
|align=center|1-10
|align=center|13
|[[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|4
|Kevin Kelly
|[[St Patrick's GAA (County Kilkenny)|St. Patrick's]]
|align=center|1-09
|align=center|12
|[[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|5
|Seán Morrissey
|[[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
|align=center|2-05
|align=center|11
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|-
|David Walton
|[[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
|align=center|1-08
|align=center|11
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|6
|James Bergin
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|align=center|0-10
|align=center|10
|[[O'Loughlin Gaels GAA|O'Loughlin Gaels]]
|-
| rowspan="9" style="text-align:center;"|7
|John Walsh
|[[Mullinavat GAA|Mullinavat]]
|align=center|1-06
|align=center|9
|[[Rower-Inistioge GAA|Rower-Inistioge]]
|-
|Aidan Cleere
|[[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]]
|align=center|1-06
|align=center|9
|[[Mullinavat GAA|Mullinavat]]
|-
|David Walton
|[[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|-
|[[Mark Bergin]]
|[[O'Loughlin Gaels GAA|O'Loughlin Gaels]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|-
|[[Richie Hogan]]
|[[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|-
|Michael Murphy
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[Clara GAA|Clara]]
|-
|[[Richie Hogan]]
|[[Danesfort GAA|Danesfort]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[Carrickshock GAA|Carrickshock]]
|-
|Michael Murphy
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[James Stephens GAA|James Stephens]]
|-
|Michael Murphy
|[[Erin's Own GAA (Kilkenny)|Erin's Own]]
|align=center|0-09
|align=center|9
|[[Ballyhale Shamrocks GAA|Ballyhale Shamrocks]]
|}

===Miscellaneous===

* [[Bennettsbridge GAA|Bennettsbridge]] qualified for the final for the first time since [[1974 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship|1974]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==

* [http://www.kilkennygaa.ie/fixtures?compGroupID=49706&orderTBCLast=Y 2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship fixtures and results]
* [http://www.kilkennygaa.ie/fixtures?compGroupID=49706&orderTBCLast=Y 2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship fixtures and results]


Latest revision as of 18:23, 26 March 2024

2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship
Dates22 September 2018 – 28 October 2018
Teams12
SponsorSt. Canice's Credit Union
Champions Ballyhale Shamrocks (16th title)
Michael Fennelly (captain)
Henry Shefflin (manager)
Runners-up Bennettsbridge
James McGrath (manager)
Relegated Carrickshock
Tournament statistics
Matches played14
Goals scored33 (2.36 per match)
Points scored432 (30.86 per match)
Top scorer(s) T. J. Reid (2-31)
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The 2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 124th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship began on 22 September 2018 and ended on 28 October 2018.

Dicksboro were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Ballyhale Shamrocks at the quarter-final stage.[1][2]

On 28 October 2018, Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship after a 2–20 to 2–17 defeat of Bennettsbridge at Nowlan Park.[3] It was their 16th championship title overall and their first title since 2014.

Team changes

[edit]

To Championship

[edit]

Promoted from the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship

From Championship

[edit]

Relegated to the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship

Results

[edit]

First round

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22 September 2018 First round Erin's Own 2-15 - 1-18 Carrickshock Clara
S Buggy 1-1, J Holohan 1-1, C Fogarty 0-4, A Moran 0-2, J Mullins 0-2, D Dunne 0-2, N McMahon 0-1, S Daly 0-1, M Murphy 0-1. K Farrell 0-6, J Power 1-2, E Martin 0-4, M O'Dwyer 0-3, B O'Donovan 0-1, M Rice 0-1, D Brennan 0-1. Referee: P Burke (Emeralds)/E Larkin (James Stephens)
23 September 2018 First round Clara 3-10 - 1-14 Danesfort Páirc Shéamuis Stiopháin, Kilkenny
J Nolan 2-1, C Bolger 1-3, J Bergin 0-5, L Ryan 0-1. R Hogan 0-9, J Bruton 1-1, C Treacy 0-1, P Cooney 0-1, G Tynan 0-1, P Mullen 0-1. Referee: M O'Sullivan (Ballyhale Shamrocks)
23 September 2018 First round Mullinavat 2-14 - 0-16 Rower-Instioge Thomastown Sportsfield, Thomastown
J Walsh 1-6, O Knox 1-3, I Duggan 0-2, A Mansfield 0-2, W O'Dwyer 0-1. K Murphy 0-7, R Leahy 0-2, K Joyce 0-1, T Murphy 0-1, S Lyster 0-1, S Ryan 0-1, C Ryan 0-1, J Ryan 0-1, P Lyng 0-1. Referee: S Cleere (O'Loughlin Gaels)
23 September 2018 First round Ballyhale Shamrocks 3-22 - 1-12 St. Patrick's St. John's Park, Kilkenny
TJ Reid 1-11, C Fennelly 1-1, A Mullen 0-4, E Cody 1-0, E Shefflin 0-3, R Reid 0-1, E Reid 0-1, B Cody 0-1. K Kelly 1-9, B Staunton 0-1, S Kenny 0-1, G Brennan 0-1. Referee: O Kenny (Tullogher-Rosbercon)
29 September 2018 First round replay Erin's Own 1-13 - 0-14 Carrickshock Clara
M Murphy 0-9, D Dunne 1-1, C Fogarty 0-2, S Daly 0-1. K Farrell 0-7, E Martin 0-3, M Rice 0-2, J Power 0-2. Referee: R Dowling (Kilmacow)

Relegation play-off

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13 October 2018 Final Carrickshock 2-09 - 0-19 Danesfort John Locke Park, Callan
K Farrell 0-6, J Power 1-0, B O'Donovan 1-0, D Walsh 0-2, É Martin 0-1. R Hogan 0-9, J Mullally 0-3, P Hogan 0-2, G Tynan 0-2, G Bruton 0-2, D O'Neill 0-1. Referee: R Byrne (Glenmore)

Quarter-finals

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30 September 2018 Quarter-final O'Loughlin Gaels 0-16 - 2-12 Clara Danesfort
M Bergin 0-9, P Deegan 0-3, J Molloy 0-2, S Mahony 0-1, M Kelly 0-1. J Bergin 0-10, J Nolan 1-1, J Murphy 1-0, L Ryan 0-2. Referee: A Barcoe (Blacks and Whites)
30 September 2018 Quarter-final Bennettsbridge 1-17 - 2-08 Mullinavat Thomastown
A Cleere 1-6, N Cleere 0-5, L Blanchfield 0-2, D Walsh 0-1, K Blanchfield 0-1, B Lannon 0-1, D Coyne 0-1. J Walsh 0-8, J Fennelly 1-0, J Culleton 1-0. Referee: S Cleere (O'Loughlin Gaels)
30 September 2018 Quarter-final Dicksboro 1-19 - 1-24 Ballyhale Shamrocks John Locke Park, Callan
S Stapleton 0-7, A Gaffney 1-1, M Gaffney 0-3, B Sheehan 0-3, A Nolan 0-1, O Walsh 0-1, E Gough 0-1, K Kenny 0-1, R Murphy 0-1. TJ Reid 1-15, A Mullen 0-4, E Reid 0-2, E Cody 0-2, M Aylward 0-1. Referee: P Cahill (Dunnamaggin)
6 October 2018 Quarter-final James Stephens 0-14 - 0-14 Erin's Own Ballyragget
D Walton (0-9, 0-8 frees), L Scanlon, E Larkin (0-2 each), N Brassil (0-1). M Murphy (0-7, 0-6 frees), C Fogarty (0-3, 0-2 frees, 0-1 '65') N McMahon, J Holohan (0-2 each).
13 October 2018 Quarter-final replay James Stephens 1-13 - 1-15 Erin's Own Ballyragget
D Walton 1-8, M Ruth 0-3, L Scanlon 0-1, N Brassil 0-1. M Murphy 0-9, C Fogarty 1-0, E Brennan 0-3, C Delaney 0-1, A Moran 0-1, S Daly 0-1. Referee: G Rafter

Semi-finals

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14 October 2018 Semi-final Bennettsbridge 3-19 - 2-17 Clara Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
S Morrissey (2-5); N Cleere (0-7); B Lannon (1-0); A Cleere (0-3); L Blanchfield (0-2); D Blanchfield, E Morrisseey (0-1 each). Report J Bergin (0-7); C Bolger (0-6); J Murphy (1-2); J Nolan (1-0); Liam Ryan (0-2).
21 October 2018 Semi-final Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-16 - 1-15 Erin's Own Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
TJ Reid 0-5, E Shefflin 1-1, A Mullen 0-2, E Corcoran 0-2, E Cody 0-2, R Reid 0-1, E Reid 0-1, C Fennelly 0-1, M Aylward 0-1. M Murphy 0-9, A Owens 1-0, C Fogarty 0-3, E Brennan 0-2, C Delaney 0-1.

Final

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28 October 2018 Final Bennettsbridge 2-17 - 2-20 Ballyhale Shamrocks Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
B Lannon (2-1); N Cleere (0-7 frees): E Morrissey, J Cleere and A Cleere (all 0-2); R Lennon, L Blanchfield and S Morrissey (all 0-1). Report TJ Reid (1-10, 0-8 frees); E Cody (1-1); B Cody (0-2); E Shefflin, D Mullen, R Corcoran, E Reid, C Fennelly, A Mullen and M Aylward (all 0-1). Referee: P Cahill (Dunnamaggin)

Championship statistics

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Top scorers

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Top scorers overall
Rank Player Club Tally Total Matches Average
1 T. J. Reid Ballyhale Shamrocks 3-41 50 4 12.50
2 Michael Murphy Erin's Own 0-35 35 5 7.00
3 James Bergin Clara 0-22 22 3 7.33
4 David Walton James Stephens 1-17 20 2 10.00
5 Nicky Cleere Bennettsbridge 0-19 19 3 6.33
6 Kevin Farrell Carrickshock 0-19 19 3 6.33
7 Richie Hogan Danesfort 0-18 18 2 9.00
8 John Walsh Mullinavat 1-14 17 2 8.50
9 Conor Fogarty Erin's Own 1-12 15 5 3.00
10 James Nolan Clara 4-02 14 3 4.66
Aidan Cleere Bennettsbridge 1-11 14 3 4.66
Top scorers in a single game
Rank Player Club Tally Total Opposition
1 T. J. Reid Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-15 18 Dicksboro
2 T. J. Reid Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-11 14 St. Patrick's
3 T. J. Reid Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-10 13 Bennettsbridge
4 Kevin Kelly St. Patrick's 1-09 12 Ballyhale Shamrocks
5 Seán Morrissey Bennettsbridge 2-05 11 Clara
David Walton James Stephens 1-08 11 Erin's Own
6 James Bergin Clara 0-10 10 O'Loughlin Gaels
7 John Walsh Mullinavat 1-06 9 Rower-Inistioge
Aidan Cleere Bennettsbridge 1-06 9 Mullinavat
David Walton James Stephens 0-09 9 Erin's Own
Mark Bergin O'Loughlin Gaels 0-09 9 Clara
Richie Hogan Danesfort 0-09 9 Clara
Michael Murphy Erin's Own 0-09 9 Clara
Richie Hogan Danesfort 0-09 9 Carrickshock
Michael Murphy Erin's Own 0-09 9 James Stephens
Michael Murphy Erin's Own 0-09 9 Ballyhale Shamrocks

Miscellaneous

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References

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  1. ^ Breheny, Martin (30 October 2017). "Dicksboro the top cats for first time in 24 years". Irish Independent. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  2. ^ Stack, Billy (1 October 2018). "Kilkenny SHC: Dicksboro's reign over as TJ Reid masterclass seals it for Ballyhale". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
  3. ^ Breheny, Martin (28 October 2018). "Henry Shefflin launches managerial career as Ballyhale win Kilkenny championship". Irish Independent. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
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