Errors and excitement aplenty as strong finish helps Cats squeeze past Waterford 

Cian Kenny’s free in the sixth minute of additional time for a foul on John Donnelly was the difference at Nowlan Park
Errors and excitement aplenty as strong finish helps Cats squeeze past Waterford 

CLOSE CONFINES: Waterford's Reuben Halloran with Paddy Deegan, Liam Moore and John Donnelly of Kilkenny. PIc: INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 15:34
John Fogarty

NHL Division 1A: KILKENNY 1-21 WATERFORD 1-20 

Kilkenny scored the last three points to squeeze past Waterford in UPMC Nowlan Park this afternoon.

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