https://www.kildarenow.com https://www.kildarenow.com/images/logos/20/logo_colored.jpg https://www.kildarenow.com COLUMN: League final fallout and Kildare's near century away from Sam https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2057278/column-league-final-fallout-and-kildare-s-near-century-away-from-sam.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2057278/column-league-final-fallout-and-kildare-s-near-century-away-from-sam.html

Tommy Callaghan discusses the Allianz Football League and asks if the competition has changed from afterthought to important marker of what is to come
Have we witnessed a potential changing of the guard, or just a minor blip, or is that simply a case of reading too much into one display, albe

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:05 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare Daragh Nolan This weekend's Kildare Senior Football League fixtures https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2056944/this-weekend-s-kildare-senior-football-league-fixtures.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2056944/this-weekend-s-kildare-senior-football-league-fixtures.html

There are 20 games down for decision at 6pm on Saturday, April 11 in the 2026 Hanlon Concrete LTD Kildare Senior Football Leagues across all four divisions
There are 20 games down for decision at 6pm on Saturday, April 11 in the 2026 Hanlon Concrete LTD Kildare Senior Football League across a

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:07 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare SFL,Kildare Daragh Nolan PHOTOS: Manchester United visit Kildare for squad training session ahead of pre-season announcement https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/soccer/2057210/photos-manchester-united-visit-kildare-for-squad-training-session-ahead-of-pre-season-announcement.html https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/soccer/2057210/photos-manchester-united-visit-kildare-for-squad-training-session-ahead-of-pre-season-announcement.html

Manchester United had a squad training session at Carton House in Kildare before the announcement of a 2026/27 pre-season fixture between Manchester United and Leeds United
Manchester United had a squad training session at Carton House in Kildare before the announcement of a 2026/27 pre-seaso

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:14 GMT Manchester United,Kildare Daragh Nolan PHOTOS: All the snaps from Naas RFC's crucial win in final AIL Division 1B game to stay up https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/rugby/2057261/photos-all-the-snaps-from-naas-rfc-s-crucial-win-in-final-ail-division-1b-game-to-stay-up.html https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/rugby/2057261/photos-all-the-snaps-from-naas-rfc-s-crucial-win-in-final-ail-division-1b-game-to-stay-up.html

The final round of fixtures in the 2025/’26 Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B saw Naas host Instonians last Saturday afternoon in a must win fixture
The final round of fixtures in the 2025/’26 Energia All-Ireland League Division 1B saw Naas host Instonians last Saturday afternoon. The sc

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:30:09 GMT Kildare,Naas,Naas Rugby Club Daragh Nolan Brilliant Naas keep best for last to stay in Division 1B with huge win https://www.kildarenow.com/news/rugby/2057265/brilliant-naas-keep-best-for-last-to-stay-in-division-1b-with-huge-win.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/rugby/2057265/brilliant-naas-keep-best-for-last-to-stay-in-division-1b-with-huge-win.html

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:30:13 GMT Naas Rugby Club,Kildare Daragh Nolan Date confirmed for Kildare's Leinster Championship opener https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2057218/date-confirmed-for-kildare-s-leinster-championship-opener.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2057218/date-confirmed-for-kildare-s-leinster-championship-opener.html

Following a meeting of Leinster CCC, it has been confirmed that Kildare will face either Laois or Offaly on Sunday, April 19 at Cedral St Conleth's Park
Following a meeting of Leinster CCC, it has been confirmed that Brian Flanagan's Kildare side will face either Laois or Offaly on Sunday, Ap

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:35:01 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare,Leinster SFC Daragh Nolan 'Is it something to look at for a change?' Kildare captain reflects on new LGFA rules and further changes https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2056927/is-it-something-to-look-at-for-a-change-kildare-captain-reflects-on-new-lgfa-rules-and-further-changes.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2056927/is-it-something-to-look-at-for-a-change-kildare-captain-reflects-on-new-lgfa-rules-and-further-changes.html

Kildare captain Laoise Lenehan spoke to the Leinster Leader at the Leinster LGFA Senior Football Championship launch about the recent changes made to the ladies game
The new LGFA rules have made it to the end of their first competition with the Lidl National Football League finals coming this

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:07 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare,LGFA Daragh Nolan Kildare minors make it two wins from two https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2056721/kildare-minors-make-it-two-wins-from-two.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2056721/kildare-minors-make-it-two-wins-from-two.html

Big boost with win over Meath
Kildare secured a second consecutive victory in Skryne on Monday evening to strengthen their hopes of earning a bye to the provincial semi-final, following a 1-16 to 1-11 win over Meath in round 2 of Group 1 of the Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Champio

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:55:01 GMT Kildare GAA Tommy Callaghan In this week's Leinster Leader Sports https://www.kildarenow.com/news/sport/2055496/in-this-week-s-leinster-leader-sports.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/sport/2055496/in-this-week-s-leinster-leader-sports.html

U20 footballers record impressive win over Laois. Brave effort from U20 hurlers against Kilkenny comes up just short. Minor Hurlers give way to strong Laois side. Moorefield's new facilities officially opened by GAA President Jarlath Burns, report and two-page picture special. Cumann na mBunscol Cro

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:03:01 GMT Leinster Leader Sport Tommy Callaghan Laois too good for Kildare in Leinster Minor Hurling Championship https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2054902/laois-too-good-for-kildare-in-leinster-minor-hurling-championship.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2054902/laois-too-good-for-kildare-in-leinster-minor-hurling-championship.html

Atrocious conditions throughout
Laois minor hurlers deservedly defeated Kildare in the Electric Ireland Leinster Hurling Championship at Manguard Park, Hawkfield, this afternoon, in dreadful conditions throughout. Initially the wind was the problem but when the rain arrived it was just horrib

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:29:35 GMT Kildare GAA,Laois GAA Tommy Callaghan Kildare team to play Kilkenny in U20 Hurling Championship named https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2054179/kildare-team-to-play-kilkenny-in-u20-hurling-championship-named.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2054179/kildare-team-to-play-kilkenny-in-u20-hurling-championship-named.html

Big task facing young Lilies
Kildare U20 hurling manager, Adrian Kinsella, and his management team, have announced their team to take on Kilkenny, managed by Henry Shefflin, in Manguard Park, Hawkfield, on Saturday, a game that throws-in at 2 pm. KILDARE U20 v Kilkenny: Cormac Doolan; Darragh

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:35:39 GMT Kildare GAA,Leinster U20 Football Tommy Callaghan GAA President to open new Moorefield GAA facilities https://www.kildarenow.com/news/sport/2053599/gaa-president-to-open-new-moorefield-gaa-facilities.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/sport/2053599/gaa-president-to-open-new-moorefield-gaa-facilities.html

Official opening this Saturday, 4 April
This Saturday, 4 April 2026, is indeed a proud day for Moorefield GAA Club in Newbridge, as it is the day their new facilities will be officially opened by Uachtaráin Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns. The opening, brought forward some 24 hours due

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:20:52 GMT Kildare GAA,Moorefield GAA Tommy Callaghan PICTURES: All the photos from the Cill Dara Golf Club Captain's drive-in https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/golf/2051294/pictures-all-the-photos-from-the-cill-dara-golf-club-captain-s-drive-in.html https://www.kildarenow.com/gallery/golf/2051294/pictures-all-the-photos-from-the-cill-dara-golf-club-captain-s-drive-in.html

Ladies Captain Joan Moran, Mens Captain Gerry Sully and Junior Captain Jamie Callan got the event under way over the weekend
Herbie Wilkins Chairperson, Ann Doyle president, Ladies Captain Joan Moran, Mens Captain Gerry Sully, Junior Captain Jamie Callan at the Cill Dara Golf Club Captain's d

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:30:02 GMT Kildare,Kildare town Daragh Nolan Kildare U20s book a semi-final place https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052862/kildare-u20s-book-a-semi-final-place.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052862/kildare-u20s-book-a-semi-final-place.html

Five point win over Offaly in blustery conditions
Kildare qualified for the semi-final of the Delata Hotel Group Leinster U20 Football Championship following a five point win over Offaly at Manguard Park, Hawkfield, this evening. Kildare after playing with the aid of a stiffish breeze in the

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:05 GMT Kildare GAA,Leinster U20 Football Tommy Callaghan 'Very difficult to be in control of your own kickout' - Kevin Feely talks restarts and the new rules https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052490/very-difficult-to-be-in-control-of-your-own-kickout-kevin-feely-talks-restarts-and-the-new-rules.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052490/very-difficult-to-be-in-control-of-your-own-kickout-kevin-feely-talks-restarts-and-the-new-rules.html

The Kildare captain spoke to the Leinster Leader about all things new rules and restarts at the launch of the 2026 Leinster Senior Football Championship
The kick-out has quickly become one of the most important aspects of any GAA team’s plan in 2026 with the new FRC rules facilitating 30-40 a

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:11 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare,Leinster SFC Daragh Nolan This week's Kildare Senior Football League fixtures with nine games on Thursday https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052511/this-week-s-kildare-senior-football-league-fixtures-with-nine-games-on-thursday.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052511/this-week-s-kildare-senior-football-league-fixtures-with-nine-games-on-thursday.html

There is action across the county in the 2026 Hanlon Concrete Kildare Senior Football League Division 1 to Division 4 this Thursday, April 2
There is action across the county in the 2026 Hanlon Concrete Kildare Senior Football League Division 1 to Division 4 this Thursday, April 2. 2026 Hanlo

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:22 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare SFL,Kildare Daragh Nolan Kildare U20s to take on Offaly named https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2051894/kildare-u20s-to-take-on-offaly-named.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2051894/kildare-u20s-to-take-on-offaly-named.html

Manguard Park, Hawkfield venue for 7.30 clash in Round 2 of the Dalata Hotels Leinster U20 Football Championship
Niall Cronin and his management have named their side to take on Offaly in Round 2 of the Dalata Hotel Leinster U20 Football Championship between Kildare and Offaly. The game takes

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:03 GMT Kildare GAA,Offaly GAA Tommy Callaghan Kildare club withdraws from Senior Football League https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052446/kildare-club-withdraws-from-senior-football-league.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2052446/kildare-club-withdraws-from-senior-football-league.html

The CCC has confirmed that Ardclough has withdrawn from the Senior Football League Division 4 but the club will compete in the reserve league for the remainder of 2026
The CCC has confirmed that Ardclough have withdrawn from Kildare Senior Football League Division 4. All planned fixtures invo

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:05 GMT Ardclough,Kildare GAA,Kildare Daragh Nolan Kildare U20 hurlers move into Tier 1 following six-point win over Westmeath https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2050666/kildare-u20-hurlers-move-into-tier-1-following-six-point-win-over-westmeath.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2050666/kildare-u20-hurlers-move-into-tier-1-following-six-point-win-over-westmeath.html

Despite a comfortable nine-point lead at the break Kildare had to rely on two goals midway through the second half to see off a stubborn but talented Westmeath side
A six-point win over Westmeath was enough for Kildare to made it back to back wins in the Fulfil Leinster U20 hurling championsh

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:03 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare hurling,Kildare Daragh Nolan Sullivan 'gutted' after Kildare's relegation is confirmed with Kerry defeat https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2050625/sullivan-gutted-after-kildare-s-relegation-is-confirmed-with-kerry-defeat.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/gaa/2050625/sullivan-gutted-after-kildare-s-relegation-is-confirmed-with-kerry-defeat.html

The Kildare manager was upbeat about his side's performances to this point but acknowledged they need to take that next step after relegation from Division 1
Speaking after the game, Kildare manager Pat Sullivan said: “It is (gut-wrenching). Overall our performance has been really good in the

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:13 GMT Kildare GAA,Kildare,Lidl Ladies’ National Football League Daragh Nolan