This guide to Kilkenny GAA covers Kilkenny’s honours, home ground, 2026 results and how to approach betting on the county in the All-Ireland championships. Nickname: The Cats.
Kilkenny play hurling at inter-county level. The facts below come from Wikipedia and the official GAA, and honours totals are as of the 2026 championships.
- Code: Hurling
- Nicknames: The Cats, The Black and Amber
- Home venue: Nowlan Park
What are Kilkenny’s main honours?
- 36 All-Ireland senior hurling titles, the record, most recently in 2015.
- Runners-up to Limerick in the 2022 and 2023 finals.
- Nicknames: The Cats, The Stripey Men and The Black and Amber.
What happened in 2026?
- For Kilkenny’s 2026 hurling results, see the official GAA fixtures and results.
- Limerick won the All-Ireland final, beating Galway.
Our guides to the All-Ireland football championship and All-Ireland hurling championship cover the formats and the 2026 finals in full.
How do you bet on Kilkenny?
Kilkenny’s record is unmatched, but their last title was in 2015. Outright prices reflect a mix of history and current form, so judge the price against recent results, not the badge.
Our GAA betting guide explains handicap, match odds and settlement, and the bet calculator works out returns. Use a licensed bookmaker. 18+. No bet is a sure thing.
What should you check before betting on Kilkenny?
- Team news and injuries, which often come late.
- Which stage of the championship it is, and what the format means for a defeat.
- The venue and the weather.
- The bookmaker’s rules on extra time, draws and void bets.
Related guides
- GAA championships, key dates and betting
- GAA betting guide
- All-Ireland football championship
- All-Ireland hurling championship
- Betting sites in Ireland
- Kerry GAA guide
- Dublin GAA guide
- Mayo GAA guide
- Cork GAA guide
- Limerick GAA guide
- Galway GAA guide
- Tipperary GAA guide
Frequently asked questions
How many All-Ireland hurling titles has Kilkenny won?
36, the record, most recently in 2015.
Where does Kilkenny play home games?
At Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.
Who beat Kilkenny in the 2022 and 2023 finals?
Limerick, both times.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Kilkenny county hurling team – honours and venue
- GAA.ie: format for the 2026 All-Ireland SFC and Tailteann Cup – official format and dates
- GAA.ie – the official site of the Gaelic Athletic Association
- GamblingCare.ie – free, confidential gambling support in Ireland
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Last updated 27 October 2026. Written and checked by the Punter Ireland editorial team. Offers, odds and rules change, so always check the operator’s own terms and the official sources above.
