From national championships to international honours, Kilkenny College is proud of the dedication and accomplishments of our athletes.
Rugby
Four rugby pitches accommodate over a dozen teams of boys and girls playing the game. Teams take part in the premier sections of the Leinster Senior and Junior Cup and League Competitions enjoying considerable success. Boys have attained representative honours for Leinster and Ireland.
Hockey
Boys and girls play on two synthetic pitches and two shale pitches. Girls play within the South-East area while boys play in the Leinster competitions and have been very successful in recent years. Players, both girls and boys, have won interprovincial and international honours at under-16 and under-18 level.
Badminton
The Badminton Club meets 4 afternoons per week in the 5 court sports hall. It gives the opportunity for all ages and years to play the game and compete in tournaments. Any age can play another age when standards are similar, as can boys play girls of similar standards. We have had success at Kilkenny Schools level, Leinster and All Ireland, as well as those players who come in for social activity.
Each afternoon is open to all ages each session.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays after school till 5.40 pm.
Wednesday players are welcome for part or the whole session from 2pm -5pm
Athletics
The College also competes in inter-schools Cross Country in the Autumn term and inter-school outdoor Track and Field events both team and individual in the Summer term.
Swimming
This is provided as an ECA activity each Tuesday afternoon after school throughout the year. It is aimed at all age-groups in the college and is a therapeutic leisure activity. Lane swimming is provided for those who wish to use it for fitness reasons while a less formal area of the pool is provided for those who wish to enjoy a more relaxing swim.
Equestrian
Founded in 1994 our Equestrian Club endeavours to encourage our members to develop their interest in and love for all aspects of the equestrian world.
We compete in schools competitions at weekends, have meetings with guest speakers and have trips to visit the Irish National Stud planned for this school year.
It is a requirement that all our riders wear back protectors and helmets during competition, and care for their ponies and horses.
Every rider, irrespective of ability is given every encouragement and whatever the results are at the end of the day we try to ensure that skills are being developed and that each rider returns home happy that they have done their best and make new friends. It is important too to contact your parents before putting your name forward for team competitions.
Over the years we have won 40 Irish titles and we have won 6 titles in Hickstead as well. Many of our former members have gone on to work in the equestrian industry, some as jockeys, and very many retain their love of horses for life.
See details on our notice board or contact Mr Paul Cuddihy in Room 3.