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Tommy Callaghan

Tommy Callaghan

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Tommy Callaghan is the Sports Editor of the Leinster Leader and KildareLive and KildareNow.

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Naas Senior Hurling Manager Mark Dowling gives his side one last word of encouragement before the second period of extra time against Kilcormac

Frustrated Naas boss lashes out at referee after Leinster SHC exit
Naas manager Mark Dowling spoke after his side lost out in extra-time to Offaly champions Kilcormac–Killoughey
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Kildare GAA treasurer Alan Dunney to step down

Alan Dunney to step down as Kildare treasurer with Conleth’s debt-free

David Whyte during his time as Louth selector before the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Louth at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2025

Moorefield's David Whyte ratified as new Kildare selector

Naas James Burke wins procession ahead of Kilcormac/Killoughey Enda Grogan

Extra time heartbreak for Naas in Leinster SHC

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In this week's Leinster Leader Sport

Sliothars

LIVE Naas v Kilcormac Killoughey Leinser Club SHC quarter-final

Coill Dubh full forward Zack Donnelly wins procession against Sarsfields in the Future Ticketing MHC 'B' final at Manguard Park, Hawkfield, on Friday evening

Coill Dubh hold off late Sarsfields rally to win MHC 'B' title

Rachel Fennin Kildare Ladies; Jack Fagan, Kildare LGFA Chairman; Shauna Dunne, Kildare senior camogie; Gráinne Murray (Kildare Camogie Children’s Welfare Officer); Bill O'Brien, Chairman Brady Fine Foods; Paul Dolan Kildare senior hurling; Mick Mullen, Kildare Co. Board Chairman; Darragh Swords, Kildare Senior football

Brady Family extend sponsorship with Kildare GAA

Naas and Leixlip in 2026 UPMC Intermediate Hurling Championship action in the group stage; Inset: Kildare GAA Mick Mullen

Kildare GAA chairman confirms Naas statement was 'factually incorrect'

Mick Mullen Kildare Co. Board Chairman

Much anger expressed over Naas conceding IHC final

Spectators in the main stand during the Kildare County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Maynooth and Sarsfields at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge

COMMENT: Kildare Football Final Sunday another special affair

Shea Ryan of Sarsfields in action against Sean Mahon of Maynooth during the Kildare County Senior Club Football Championship final match at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge

Shea Ryan looking at Leinster clash with Cuala after Kildare SFC win
Shea Ryan spoke to Tommy Callaghan after Sarsfields’ 2026 Joe Mallon Motors Senior Football Championship final success
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Sport

In this week's Leinter Leader Sport

Naas Ollie Dlhos side steps the in rushing Stephen Hamill Raheens

Naas make in three minor titles in a row

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LIVE MFC Final Naas v Raheens, 12.45 throw-in

Kilcock midfielder Brendan Gibbons comes under pressure from the tackling John Dee Allenwood

Kilcock hold off late Allenwood comeback to retain senior status

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LIVE SFC Relegation final

Clane defeat Eadestown in a cracker SFC 'A' final after extra time

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Naas GAA issue statement re IHC Final withdrawal

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Friday's SFC 'A' final moved to St Conleth's Park

The determined look of Maynooth Senior Football Manager Ross Glavin as he guides his side to their first Kildare Senior Football Championship final in 110 years

'Maynooth had both (games) on merit' - Ross Glavin ahead of SFC final

Sarsfields star Callum Bolton solo's past the covering Cian Bolger of Celbridge

SFC PREVIEW: Young Shepherd versus the Towering Giant in unique final

Milltown goal-scorer Colin O'Shea weighs up his options as Eoghan Lawless of Suncroft attempts to close him down

'I love this club so much' - Milltown IFC final hero Colin O'Shea
Milltown manager John Donnelly, goal-scorer Colin O’Shea and Alan Dignam spoke to Tommy Callaghan after their IFC final replay win over Suncroft
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Clane Captain Eoghan Little accepts the Minor Hurling A Championship Cup from David Cahill Kildare GAA and Ronan Burns from Future Ticketing

Clane win a cracking Minor ‘A’ hurling final defeating Naas

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Punchestown to host Galway meeting this Thursday

Clane forward Paddy McKenna wins possession ahead of Paul Divilly of Confey

Kildare 'keeper McKenna stars as Clane retain senior hurling status

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In this week's Leinster Leader Sport

Sliothars

LIVE Naas v Maynooth SHC Final, 3 pm

Milltown Alan Dignam openings the scoring of the Intermediate Football Championship 2026 with a point from play after he goes past Suncroft Chris Philips

Milltown win IFC final replay by a single point in a cracking game

Manguard Park, Hawkfield

UPMC Final off

Clane Cormac Vizzard delivers his strike to the inside forward line

Paddy McKenna points the way for Clane hurlers

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Kildare GAA : IHC final and one MHC final postponed

Former GAA president John Horan during the GAA Special Congress at Croke Park in 2023

COMMENT: Steady hand on the tiller can get GAA integration done

Carbury sharpshooter Eoin Cully lines up his shot at the Allenwood posts with Callum O'Reilly in pursuit

Carbury impress to send Allenwood into another relegation decider

Athgarvan full-forward Jordan Nolan Mullally turns away from Robertstown duo Danny Scully and Anthony Moran

Athgarvan hit the goal trail and take JFC 'A' honours over Robertstown

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In this week's Leinster Leader Sport

Sarsfields full forward Luke Mahon pushes himself clear of Celbridge Kevin Flynn

Sarsfields book a place in the SFC final

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LIVE BLOG Sarsfields v Celbridge SFC semi-final

Eadestown center forward Conor Morrin puts on the breaks as he goes around Round Towers Noah Quinn. Photo: Sean Brilly

Eadestown on top in MFC 'B' final defeating Round Towers

Maynooth's Ciarán Flanagan and Niall O'Sullivan celebrate after the final whistle

Maynooth dump out Naas in massive SFC shock

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LIVE BLOG Naas v Maynooth SFC semi-final

Allenwood Eoin Bagnall dips low to try and avoid the challenge from Dean Cummins Carbury

Dominant Carbury retain senior status

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LIVE BLOG Allenwood v Carbury SFC Relegation semi-final

Athgarvan full forward Jordan Nolan Mullaly turns away from Robertstown duo of Danny Scully and Athony Moran

Silverware for Athgarvan over Robertstown in JFC 'A' decider

Sarsfields star Barry Coffey lays off a handpass with Evan Boyle of Carbury in pursuit

PREVIEW: Naas and Sarsfields on course to set-up an SFC decider clash

Sliothars

Naas pushed by Moorefield but pull clear in the last quarter

2026 UPMC Junior Hurling champion. Wolfe Tones

Impressive Wolfe Tones well in control against Kilcock in JHC final

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In this week's Leinster Leader Sport

Maynooth Cathal McCabe wins procession ahead of Celbridge Oisin Lynam

Maynooth into senior hurling final for third season in a row

Naas corner back Liam O'Reilly feels the impact from the challenge of Liam Dempsey EireOg CorraChoill as he lays off the sliotar

One way traffic as Naas book their place in eighth final on a row

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LIVE Celbridge v Maynooth SHC semi-final 3.30

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LIVE SHC semi-final Naas v Éire Óg Corra Choill

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