Kilkenny narrowly beat Offaly 0-20 to 0-16 in a tough Allianz League opener on January 25, 2026.

Kilkenny edged past Offaly 0-20 to 0-16 in a tightly contested Allianz League opener at UPMC Nowlan Park on January 25, 2026. Eoin Cody led the charge with 10 points, including six frees, as Kilkenny overcame a late surge from Offaly, who remained in contention until the final minutes. Despite early struggles and 13 wides, Kilkenny’s bench delivered crucial scores in the closing stages. Offaly, playing with a young squad and missing key players, showed resilience, with Adam Screeney scoring 0-9 and goalkeeper Liam Hoare making key saves. The match, marked by difficult pitch conditions and a minute’s silence for former hurler Gerry Nallen, highlighted both teams’ determination as they begin the season.