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Injuries are a concern but Flanagan pleased with newcomers

Injuries are a concern but Flanagan pleased with newcomers

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Jack Robinson and Darragh Kirwan are set to miss the start of the National League due to injury but Kildare manager Brian Flanagan is pleased with how the new faces in the squad have made a quick impact 
Plenty gained for Kildare after run-out against All-Ireland champions

Plenty gained for Kildare after run-out against All-Ireland champions

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Brian Flanagan's team came from 11 points down at half-time to almost catch All-Ireland champions Kerry before losing by two at Cedral St Conleths Park
Richie Whelan supports The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast

Richie Whelan supports The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Richie Whelan of Richie Whelan's Menswear
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 19

The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 19

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

The last episode of 2025 is out now 
Dominant second-half seals semi-final spot for Naas CBS

Dominant second-half seals semi-final spot for Naas CBS

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Three second half goals sent Naas CBS into the semi-final of the Bro Bosco Cup
Jonathan Daniels: "There’s loads of character in the group"

Jonathan Daniels: "There’s loads of character in the group"

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Sallins manager Jonathan Daniels hailed his side’s character after they dug deeper than at any time this season to withstand the challenge of a resolute Tubberclair in Sunday’s final.

"All the more special when you're doing it with family"

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Man of the Match Oran Bergin was “elated” to have completed his Leinster journey with Grangenolvin.
Good news, good byes and good lords

Good news, good byes and good lords

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Kildare GAA club representatives turned out in numbers at Cedral St Conleth’s Park on Monday night last for the Annual Convention 2025.
Allenwood comfortably see out U23 'B' Title

Allenwood comfortably see out U23 'B' Title

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Allenwood claimed the U23 ‘B’ title on a cold and gusty evening under the Hawkfield floodlights when they defeated Moorefield.
Naas battle past Balyna to win U23 title

Naas battle past Balyna to win U23 title

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

There wasn't much between the sides throughout, but three decisive points from Naas over the last eight minutes was enough to see them over the line.
Niall Kelly retires from Inter County Football after brilliant career

Niall Kelly retires from Inter County Football after brilliant career

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Kildare and Athy forward Niall Kelly has called time on his Inter-County football career with the Kildare County board confirming the news in a statement this evening (Sunday).
Gutsy Sallins crowned provincial champions after turning Leinster final their way

Gutsy Sallins crowned provincial champions after turning Leinster final their way

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

On a day when everything went wrong for them, Sallins managed to face down adversity and turn the Leinster Intermediate Championship final in their favour
Grangenolvin withstand strong second half by Fighting Cocks to lift Leinster title

Grangenolvin withstand strong second half by Fighting Cocks to lift Leinster title

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

An 11 point lead was whittled down as the Carlow played with a strong wind in the second half but Grangenolvin stood strong to complete the greatest day in the club's history
Jimmy Higgins takes over Naas senior footballers

Jimmy Higgins takes over Naas senior footballers

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

The Cavan native has been appointed to replace Philly McMahon.
Three second-half goals help Maynooth University to Curran Cup glory

Three second-half goals help Maynooth University to Curran Cup glory

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Maynooth University ladies picked up their first silverware of the season with an impressive win over ATU Donegal.
Two decades on Doyle is delighted to get another crack at Leinster,

Two decades on Doyle is delighted to get another crack at Leinster,

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

20 years is a long time to wait for anything, even more so when you’re waiting for a second crack at a Leinster final that you thought might never come.
Pain of previous defeats is driving Sallins' push for Leinster glory

Pain of previous defeats is driving Sallins' push for Leinster glory

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Sallins have caught the eye everywhere they have gone this year.
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 18

The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 18

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

It was a disappointing weekend for Kildare clubs last weekend but the panel believe a more fruitful weekend lies ahead with Sallins and Grangenolvin in final action
Ardscoil Rath Iomagháin come back strongly to book South Leinster final spot

Ardscoil Rath Iomagháin come back strongly to book South Leinster final spot

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

In a game heavily impacted by the strong wind, Ardscoil Rath Iomagháin came from six points down at half time to eventually pull clear of a very good Portlaoise side
Kildare GAA stars shine in Toronto

Kildare GAA stars shine in Toronto

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Men from Two Mile House, Eadestown, Grange and Allenwood have represented the Durham Robert Emmets’ club in Toronto

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