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The Loading and Lifting Kildare Nationalist Junior Football Championship Team of the Week - Round 1

The Loading and Lifting Kildare Nationalist Junior Football Championship Team of the Week - Round 1

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Eight clubs are represented on the first Loading and Lifting Kildare Nationalist Junior Football Championship Team of the Week of the year
Who in Kildare can step up to the grade at Intermediate level?

Who in Kildare can step up to the grade at Intermediate level?

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

The National Electrical Wholesalers Intermediate Football Championship gets underway this weekend and, as ever, predicting a winner from such a competitive field is no easy task
Hard to pick a winner from competitive Kildare Junior Championship

Hard to pick a winner from competitive Kildare Junior Championship

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Who will follow in Grangenolvin's footsteps and lift the Noel Moran Cup this year?
Kildare duo named on Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year

Kildare duo named on Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Greg Kelly and Liam Mescal have been recognised for their consistent performances in a Kildare jersey during this year's Minor Football Championship
Kildare beat Galway to lift Fr. Manning Cup

Kildare beat Galway to lift Fr. Manning Cup

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Kildare's U16s beat Galway in the Fr. Manning Cup Final, while another group at the same age grade beat Wexford in O'Donovan Cup Final on a good day for underage football in Kildare
Kildare out to land Fr. Manning Cup success

Kildare out to land Fr. Manning Cup success

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Two Kildare U16 teams after in final action on Saturday with one hoping to land a second Fr. Manning Cup title for the county
Why not Kildare?

Why not Kildare?

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Mayo's All-Ireland Final win was one of the great days in the GAA but what must Kildare do if they are ever to enjoy a similar moment?
Late flurry sees Naas claim Division 1 title

Late flurry sees Naas claim Division 1 title

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Naas were pushed all the way by Moorefield but scored the last four points of the game to pull away 
Bagnall runs up huge tally as Allenwood lift Division 2 title

Bagnall runs up huge tally as Allenwood lift Division 2 title

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Eoin Bagnall scored 1-12 as Allenwood beat injury-hit Leixlip in the Senior Football League Division 2 title
What's next for Kildare's senior footballers?

What's next for Kildare's senior footballers?

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

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
Minors' All-Ireland dreams ended by Tyrone

Minors' All-Ireland dreams ended by Tyrone

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

The same fate befell the minors as had the Kildare's U20s as they were beaten by Tyrone in an All-Ireland semi-final in Kingspan Breffni, Cavan
Kelly comes to Athy's rescue

Kelly comes to Athy's rescue

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Niall Kelly was Athy’s hero at Etex Geraldine Park, dragging the county champions over the line as they narrowly avoided relegation from Division 1 of the Senior Football Football League
Flanagan hits back at timing of dissenting comments as Kildare's season ended by Kerry

Flanagan hits back at timing of dissenting comments as Kildare's season ended by Kerry

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Brian Flanagan said he was disappointed with the timing of comments at a recent county board meeting after Kildare's 2026 season came to an end with defeat to All-Ireland champions Kerry
Milltown climb out of relegation zone to set up huge tie against county champions

Milltown climb out of relegation zone to set up huge tie against county champions

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Millown are out of the bottom two with one round to go in Division 1 of the Hanlon Concrete Senior Football League and they now face a huge relegation decider against county champions Athy
Flanagan names Kildare team for Kerry clash

Flanagan names Kildare team for Kerry clash

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

There are three changes to the Kildare team as Shane Farrell comes in for his first appearance almost two years to the day since his last and Jack Robinson makes his first start of the season 
Kildare clinch semi-final spot with first ever minor victory over Kerry

Kildare clinch semi-final spot with first ever minor victory over Kerry

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

A first ever win over Kerry at the minor grade secured Kildare's place in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-finals
The Kingdom set to come to Kildare

The Kingdom set to come to Kildare

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Kildare will host Kerry in Round 2B of the All-Ireland Senior Championship after Brian Flanagan's team were handed a tough draw this morning
Hartley's late winner give Sarsfields' top four hopes a boost

Hartley's late winner give Sarsfields' top four hopes a boost

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Sarsfields pipped Athy late on for a result that has ramifications at both ends of the Division 1 table
Kildare out of their depth as they are brushed aside by Galway

Kildare out of their depth as they are brushed aside by Galway

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Galway enjoyed a comfortable start to their All-Ireland series as proved far superior to Kildare in Salthill
Tennyson celebrates 17th birthday in sensational fashion

Tennyson celebrates 17th birthday in sensational fashion

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Four points down deep into injury-time, Kildare needed a hero in the Leinster Minor Football Championship Final. Step forward Logan Tennyson.
Magical minors clinch unforgettable Leinster title 

Magical minors clinch unforgettable Leinster title 

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Birthday boy Tennyson lords it in Portlaoise as Kildare win dramatic Leinster Minor Final
Farrell's injury nightmare over as he returns to Kildare squad for Galway clash

Farrell's injury nightmare over as he returns to Kildare squad for Galway clash

Fri, 22 May, 2026

U20 All-Ireland winning joint-captain Shane Farrell returns to the Kildare bench after nearly two years out with injury but Brian Flanagan has made just one starting to the starting XV for the All-Ireland Championship Round 1 tie against Galway
Kildare relegated as Cats show their claws in second half comeback

Kildare relegated as Cats show their claws in second half comeback

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Defeat to Kilkenny in Nowlan Park, coupled with Offaly's win over Wexford, means an immediate return to the Joe McDonagh Cup for Kildare
2026 Kildare Football Championship draws made

2026 Kildare Football Championship draws made

Sat, 16 May, 2026

The group stages for the three Kildare Football Championships have been made
Emotional day in store as Burke returns to Kildare squad

Emotional day in store as Burke returns to Kildare squad

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Kildare's Leinster Championship hopes have been bolstered by the return of James Burke after almost a year out but it will be an emotional day for manager Brian Dowling as he leads the team into Championship battle against his native Kilkenny
U20s bow out of All-Ireland after defeat to three-in-a-row chasing Tyrone

U20s bow out of All-Ireland after defeat to three-in-a-row chasing Tyrone

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Kildare put in a huge effort in the second half but paid the price for a lacklustre first-half
Doran's goal sends Kildare into Leinster Minor Football Final

Doran's goal sends Kildare into Leinster Minor Football Final

Wed, 13 May, 2026

In a close Leinster semi-final, one goal was always likely to be enough and it was Jack Doran who came up with the big moment for Kildare in the 53rd minute
Gutsy Kildare go down fighting

Gutsy Kildare go down fighting

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Kildare held a wind-assisted ten point lead at half-time and it was only in the last ten minutes that Galway were able to pull away 
Gallagher thrilled to make up for past disappointments

Gallagher thrilled to make up for past disappointments

Thu, 07 May, 2026

There were disappointments for Senan Gallagher in Leinster the last two years at minor level so he was delighted to make up for that at the first attempt at Under 20
Kildare show their class to see off Louth in Leinster U20 Final

Kildare show their class to see off Louth in Leinster U20 Final

Thu, 07 May, 2026

A final that ebbed and flowed ended with Jimmy Lynch and Ronan Kelly getting the crucial scores to seal a two point over Louth in the Leinster U20 Final at Parnell Park
Colbert is a chip off the old block

Colbert is a chip off the old block

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Maurice Colbert won a Leinster U21 title back in 1992 alongside some of Kildare's greatest ever players and on Wednesday evening his son Daniel proved once again that he is a chip off the old block
Kildare not left looking back in anger after Leinster success

Kildare not left looking back in anger after Leinster success

Thu, 07 May, 2026

During his four years as Kildare minor manager, Niall Cronin suffered some tough defeats but he finally tasted Leinster glory after moving up to Under 20 level
Kelly fires Kildare to Leinster glory but he's not finished there 

Kelly fires Kildare to Leinster glory but he's not finished there 

Thu, 07 May, 2026

After scoring seven points against Louth, Ronan Kelly savoured the fulfilment of a dream but then immediately turned his focus to an All‑Ireland
Cronin's U20s ready for huge Louth test

Cronin's U20s ready for huge Louth test

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Kildare are looking for their first Leinster U20 title since 2023 against a Louth side competing in this final for the third successive year. 
Five-star minors move into Leinster semi-final

Five-star minors move into Leinster semi-final

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Kildare scored five first-half goals in Mullingar on the way to beating Westmeath
Championship draw pits Kildare with old foes Galway

Championship draw pits Kildare with old foes Galway

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Kildare face a trip out West to face Galway in the opening round of the All-Ireland Football Championship 
Kildare miss out as Westmeath book Leinster Final spot

Kildare miss out as Westmeath book Leinster Final spot

Sun, 03 May, 2026

A late Alex Beirne equaliser sent the Leinster semi-final into extra-time but it was Westmeath who pulled clear from there
Kildare team named for Leinster semi-final

Kildare team named for Leinster semi-final

Fri, 01 May, 2026

A number of key men return to the squad for the clash against Westmeath
Lilywhites in familiar semi-final territory 

Lilywhites in familiar semi-final territory 

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Kildare and Westmeath are set to go face each other in Tullamore on Sunday
Inspirational Ryan leads the way as Kildare book U20 Final spot

Inspirational Ryan leads the way as Kildare book U20 Final spot

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Ben Ryan's second half tackle on Meath's John Harkin summed up the lengths that Kildare were willing to go to in order to reach the Leinster U20 Football Championship Final
Leinster U20 final awaits Kildare after sparkling display

Leinster U20 final awaits Kildare after sparkling display

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Kildare played some wonderful football as they saw off Meath in the Leinster U20 Football Championship semi-final
Gritty Kildare hold off Westmeath to book Leinster semi-final place

Gritty Kildare hold off Westmeath to book Leinster semi-final place

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Jimmy Lynch and Ronan Kelly scored 1-15 between them as Kildare overcame Westmeath to reach the last four of Leinster
McGrath pleased to be back in the team and to help Kildare back to winning ways

McGrath pleased to be back in the team and to help Kildare back to winning ways

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

It's been a frustrating, injury-hit season so far for James McGrath but he hopes that is all behind him after helping Kildare to a Leinster Championship win over Laois

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