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A POPULAR Kilkenny businessman has died suddenly.

Andy Henderson of Mayfield in Kilkenny City was a member of a progressive and highly respected local business family.

For years, Mr Henderson was the owner of a Rose Inn Street pub called Andy's Tavern. A brother, Willie, is owner of the Harp Bar in High Street, Kilkenny.

Mr Henderson was one of the old school of Kilkenny publicans. He was a warm and friendly man and was much loved by customers and friends.

Funeral arrangements are not to hand at the time of going to press. Kilkenny Alive will keep readers informed.

THE winning numbers in last week’s Kilmacow lotto were 2,8,15 and 23. There were two Match 3 winners. The Jackpot for next Thursday evening is €7,500.

He gave a gutsy performance when he outpointed Jason Quigley of Finn Valley Boxing Club, Ballybofey, Donegal, the current European Junior Champion. O’Neill won 6-1.

Darren who is trained by his dad, Ollie, can now look forward to the Euro Championships this Summer.

Meanwhile, Kenneth Egan, who has Kilkenny connections, made history when he won his 10th senior title in a row at light heavyweight. He beat Tommy McCarthy from Belfast.

Tom Kinnane from Borrisoleigh, County Tipperary is the new manager of Kilkenny Greyhound Track. Mr Kinnane started his new job on Monday.

As Sunday approached, the big interest would have been in the city derby for a place in the semi-final of the Pat Maher Shield. But as weekend results filtererd in, it was the cup shock that proved to be the talking point as Tullarown, better known for their hurling prowess, made Kilkenny soccer sit up and take notice.

Had the bookies taken an interest in the game in Tullaroan, Deen Celtic ‘A’ would have been firm favourites to carry on. In fact it would not have been worthwhile placing a bet on them, the odds would have been so small.

Margaret Dunphy

The death has occurred of Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Dunphy (nee Roche) of Narabane, Kilmacow, County  Kilkenny.

Reposing at St Patrick's Hospital on Monday.  Mass on Tuesday at noon to be followed by burial at ajoining cemetery.

* It's all over in Thurles where Tipperary have beaten Kilkenny  by  1-14 to 0-13.

The  game was not one for the purists as both teams appeared to be ring rusty in early season. Defences dominated throughout and in a nail biting finish when temprs boiled  over, Tipp did the business.

* With just an hour gone, Tipperary still lead by 1-11 to 0-12.

Tipperary are ahead by 1-7 to 0-8 in the National Hurling League at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

It was 1-6 to 0-6 at the break, in favour of Kilkenny. The second half  is only minutes old. It is now 1-9 to 0-9 after 47 minutes.

KILKENNY'S Gary Breen headed an injury time winner for his new club as the FAI National League kicked off on Friday.

Gary, who was with Galway United last season, is now with Dundalk and supporters of the Louth club were delighted when he popped up with a late, late header to snatch the points from Bray Wanderers with the only goal of the game.