From domestic competitions to International, Kildare athletes were in action over the past week, sweeping up the rewards and showcasing the excellent athletic ability within the county at the moment. 

It was a day that will live long in the memory of Billy Bohan and Ireland's three other debutants, Sean Jansen, Sam Illo and Bryn Ward, but for most, Ireland’s win over Japan will be quickly forgotten.

The Salmon Leap canoeing has a superb performance recently in Romania

Former Naas RFC man Geordan Murphy said that would love to see Ronan O'Gara take over from Leo Cullen when he departs his post at Leinster as he discussed a wide range of topics

Theo Hanlon continued his superb form as he broke a U20 shot putt record that had stood since 2003

Local owner Mick Masterson and his syndicate teamed up for good success with Kildare trainer Danny McLoughlin in Roscommon last week

Stuart Conroy of Halverstown Cricket Club was awarded Coach of the Month for May by Cricket Ireland.

A mix of students from Rathangan and Edenderry have qualified for the Dance World Cup, which will be held this year in Dublin

Brian Dowling will remain as Kildare senior hurling manager for a fourth year in 2027 after missing out on the top job in his native Kilkenny.

Hanlon Concrete Senior Football League Division 2.

Concrete Senior Football League Division 3 Final - Kilcock v Nurney. 

Kildare players gave it their all as they fought to secure a win that would have meant so much but they came up just a little short in the Athletic Grounds in Armagh

After a disappointing 2026, Richard Commins lays out the questions that he believes must be answered if the Kildare senior football team is to improve ahead of the 2027 season

Former Kildare man Ray Cahill was joined by his son Oisin as Sarsfields snatched victory from Athy in injury-time

Joey Carbery is returning to Leinster ahead of the 2026/27 season while still recovering from an injury that has kept him out since February.

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named five Kildare players in the Ireland 23 for Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against Australia.

Kildare defeat Armagh on their home turf in last year's LGFA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship and now must do same again in Saturday's quarter-final if they are to prolong their season

Kildare GAA star Morgan O'Sullivan is one of the players travelling to Greece to represent Ireland

The Caragh speedster had a great win in her supercharged MINI Cooper S

Episode 39 of the The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast is now available on all platforms