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The Cats were due to face Westmeath in the Walsh Cup on Sunday
Kilkenny's first match of the 2026 season will have to wait for another few days yet after the county's scheduled Walsh Cup clash with Westmeath was cancelled on Sunday.
The match was originally due to be played in The Downs but was moved to St Loman's GAA grounds in Mullingar following a pitch inspection.
However, upon arrival, Kilkenny's medical team in consultation with match officials deemed the club's 3G pitch to be unsuitable to play on.
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng indicated afterwards that his team were willing to play on the grass pitch in St Loman's but after closer inspection that was also deemed unplayable.
Both Kildare and Galway along with Offaly and Antrim were also called off due to the adverse weather.
As a result and per competition regulation, a coin toss determined Westmeath, Offaly and Galway advance in the competition while Kilkenny, Antrim and Kildare will now enter the Walsh Shield competition.
Reaction from Derek Lyng to follow...