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The 2019 Kilkenny Senior Football Championship was the 126th edition of the Kilkenny GAA's premier club Gaelic football tournament for senior graded teams in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The tournament consisted of 12 clubs with the winner going on to represent Kilkenny in the Leinster Intermediate Club Football Championship. The championship is conducted in a straight knock-out format.
| Season | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Mullinavat (4th S.F.C. Title) |
| Relegated | James Stephens |
| All Ireland ICFC | n/a |
← 2018 2020 → | |
Mullinavat were the defending champions for the second year running after defeating Muckalee in the previous year's final.[1]
This was Tullogher-Rosbercon's return to the senior grade after claiming the 2018 Kilkenny I.F.C. title.[citation needed]
On 11 August 2019, Mullinavat claimed their 4th Kilkenny S.F.C. crown when defeating Railyard by 1-13 to 0-10 after a replay in the final at Nolan Park.[2][3]
James Stephens were relegated to the 2020 I.F.C. after conceding a walkover to Glenmore in the Relegation Final. This ended their 12 year consecutive streak in the senior ranks since their promotion in 2007.[citation needed]
This tournament was sponsored by JJ Kavanagh and Sons.
Team changes
editThe following teams have changed division since the 2018 championship season.
To S.F.C.editPromoted from 2018 Kilkenny I.F.C.
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From S.F.C.editRelegated to 2019 Kilkenny I.F.C.
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Round 1
edit| 23 February 2019 14:30 Round 1 |
Clara | 3-6 - 1-7 | James Stephens | Larchfield Referee: John Bennett |
| 23 February 2019 14:30 Round 1 |
Kilmoganny | 0-8 - 0-7 | Glenmore | Glenmore Referee: Gavin Quilty |
| 23 February 2019 14:30 Round 1 |
Muckalee | 1-13 - 2-6 | Tullogher-Rosbercon | Tullogher Referee: John McCormack |
| 26 February 2019 20:00 Round 1 |
O'Loughlin Gaels | 4-13 - 1-7 | Danesfort | Danesfort Referee: Gay Rafter |
Quarter-finals
edit| 2 March 2019 13:00 Quarter-Final |
Muckalee | 2-7 - 2-7 | Dicksboro | Larchfield Referee: Gay Rafter |
| 2 March 2019 15:00 Quarter-Final |
Mullinavat | 2-6 - 1-9 | O'Loughlin Gaels | Mullinavat Referee: Willie Kearney |
| 8 March 2019 20:00 Quarter-Final Replay |
Muckalee | 2-12 - 0-10 | Dicksboro | Muckalee Referee: Peter Burke |
| 13 March 2019 20:00 Quarter-Final Replay |
Mullinavat | 1-10 - 0-7 | O'Loughlin Gaels | ??? Referee: ??? |
| 27 April 2019 14:30 Quarter-Final |
Railyard | 1-7 - 0-4 | Clara | Moneenroe Referee: Eamon Larkin |
| 5 May 2019 11:30 Quarter-Final |
Conahy Shamrocks | 3-11 - 1-10 | Kilmoganny | Jenkinstown Referee: Seán Cleere |
Semi-finals
edit| 6 July 2019 19:00 Semi-Final |
Mullinavat | 2-16 - 1-11 | Muckalee | Danesfort Referee: Paul Cahill |
| 10 July 2019 19:30 Semi-Final |
Railyard | 0-9 - 0-7 | Conahy Shamrocks | Muckalee Referee: Peter Burke |
| Report |
Final
edit| 21 July 2019 16:00 Final |
Mullinavat | 1-7 - 1-7 | Railyard | Callan Referee: Gavin Quilty |
| Report |
| 11 August 2019 13:30 Final replay |
Mullinavat | 1-13 - 0-10 | Railyard | Nolan Park, Kilkenny Referee: Sean Cleere |
| Report |
Relegation final
edit| 2019 Relegation Final |
Glenmore | w/o - scr | James Stephens | ??? Referee: ??? |
References
edit- ^ "Mullinavat Retain Title". Stmartinsgaa.ie. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Mullinavat And Railyard Must Meet Again". Kilkennypeople.ie. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Kilkenny Senior and Intermediate county football titles head for the South of the county". Kclrfanzone.com. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 11 August 2019.