Major blow for Kildare as Reidy brothers line out for Limerick club instead of Lilywhites

Kildare have been stripped of two of their most important players for this afternoon's Christy Ring Cup quarter-final against Carlow, with both David Reidy and his brother Michael missing out as they line out for their clubs in the Limerick Intermediate Hurling Championship.

The pair will line out for Dromin Athlacca in the opening round of the Limerick IHC as they face Dromcollogher Broadford, meaning Kildare will be shorn of their most influential player in 2017 for the massive clash with Carlow. David Reidy has delivered a couple of virtuoso performances in the competition thus far, scoring 0-24 to top score for the Lilywhites, while Michael has been a beacon of consistency at wing-back.

Kildare will also be missing full-forward Mark Delaney after the Coill Dubh man injured his groin in the loss to Wicklow last weekend. Conor Gordon, Michael Purcell and Richard Ryan all come in to the side as Kildare look to keep their season alive, with throw-in scheduled for 3pm in St Conleth's Park.

As always, KildareNow will be reporting live from the game.

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