Soccer

Late flurry sees Rathangan overcome Ballycane

Late flurry sees Rathangan overcome Ballycane

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Connolly U20 Shield - Ballycane Celtic v Rathangan.
Eight-man Coill Dubh make things difficult for league champions

Eight-man Coill Dubh make things difficult for league champions

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

KFL U20 Division 1 - Coill Dubh v Kilcullen
First half goals enough to see off Wexford

First half goals enough to see off Wexford

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

A roundup of Klub Kildare's games this past weekend. 
Mill Celtic promoted straight back to Division One 

Mill Celtic promoted straight back to Division One 

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

A look back at a title-winning weekend for the Kildare club.
Collins and Travers named in Ireland squad for crucial fixtures

Collins and Travers named in Ireland squad for crucial fixtures

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson has included the Kildare duo in the squad as the Republic of Ireland look to secure qualification for this summer's World Cup
Kildare duo named in Ireland Under 21 squad

Kildare duo named in Ireland Under 21 squad

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Cathal McCarthy and Michael Noonan have been in the squad by manager Jim Crawford for the upcoming games against Moldova and Kazakhstan
Seven-goal thriller as Klub Kildare edge out Bray Wanderers

Seven-goal thriller as Klub Kildare edge out Bray Wanderers

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Klub Kildare made the trip up to the Carlisle, looking to get their first points on the board this season.
Monread march into cup quarter-finals

Monread march into cup quarter-finals

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

LSL Larney Baker Cup - Last 16, Monread v Glasnevin.
Hayley flying with Eagles and Girls in Green

Hayley flying with Eagles and Girls in Green

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Kill native, Hayley Nolan, is enjoying an injury-free season with Crystal Palace as the Eagles are third in the Women’s Super League.
Bocotan bags the winner for Newbridge

Bocotan bags the winner for Newbridge

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

KDFL Connolly U20 Cup Quarter-final.
Klub Kildare stride past Waterford FC in U-20 opener

Klub Kildare stride past Waterford FC in U-20 opener

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

U20 League of Ireland
Hayley flying with Eagles and Girls In Green

Hayley flying with Eagles and Girls In Green

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Kill native, Hayley Nolan, is enjoying an injury free season with Crystal Palace as the Eagles are third in the Women’s Super League and in a good position to claim the second automatic promotion spot with seven League games left.
Kilcullen youngster named in Ireland squad

Kilcullen youngster named in Ireland squad

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Jamie Jacob has been named in the Ireland U15 squad for three friendlies against the Netherlands next week
Klub Kildare kick off eighth League of Ireland season with difficult fixtures against Shamrock Rovers

Klub Kildare kick off eighth League of Ireland season with difficult fixtures against Shamrock Rovers

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

Klub Kildare’s Under 14 side opened their Phase One campaign with a defeat away to Shamrock Rovers at Roadstone
Clane’s O’Shea leads Maynooth University to Collingwood Cup glory 

Clane’s O’Shea leads Maynooth University to Collingwood Cup glory 

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Dean O'Shea skippered Maynooth University as they beat University Limerick to retain the Collingwood Cup and was later named Player of the Tournament 
From the UCD bench to Chelsea cup clash in 12 months

From the UCD bench to Chelsea cup clash in 12 months

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

On Valentine's Day in 2025 Cathal McCarthy was an unused substitute as UCD were beaten by Wexford in the League of Ireland First Division. Fast forward 12 months almost to the day and he was part of the Hull City defence charged with keeping quiet over €150m worth of attacking talent in the Chelsea forward line in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Clonmullion's Leinster dreams die in Drimnagh

Clonmullion's Leinster dreams die in Drimnagh

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Clonmullion had high hopes of reaching the last eight of the Leinster FA Junior but found it hard to be at their very best in just their second competitive game since the end of November
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 25

The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 25

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

The latest Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast is now out
Nolan’s strike keeps Mill Celtic in the hunt for league title glory

Nolan’s strike keeps Mill Celtic in the hunt for league title glory

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Tommy Nolan’s goal nine minutes from time kept Mill Celtic’s title hopes alive against Castle Rangers
Celtic goalscoring hero Hartson to manage Premier League legends in Allenwood Celtic's fundraiser

Celtic goalscoring hero Hartson to manage Premier League legends in Allenwood Celtic's fundraiser

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Scorer of over 100 goals for Celtic, John Hartson is sure to prove a popular figure when he comes to Allenwood in May

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