Cian Boran and Alex Beirne received the big individual awards as 12 Kildare players were recognised for their efforts through Championship this year

Five Kildare players named on Tailteann Cup Team of the Year

There a mix of joy and relief as Kildare lifted the Tailteann Cup at Croke Park last weekend

Brian Flanagan's team had to survive a last gasp scare before captain Kevin Feely was able to lift the trophy on the steps of the Hogan Stand

Callum Bolton and Ryan Burke come into the starting 15

“Sure, isn’t Limerick a hurling county? There’s no way we should be losing to them. ” I heard those words, or ones to that effect, a few times over the past couple of weeks and hopefully it is an attitude that doesn’t seep into Hawkfield.

Picture the scene.  It’s Saturday evening 12 April and we’re coming towards the end of the first quarter of the Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final between Kildare and Westmeath at a packed Cedral St Conleth’s Park.

After taking a year out from intercounty action to travel in 2024, experienced defender and former captain, David Hyland, is back playing better than ever for Kildare and relishing wearing the Lilywhite jersey as he and keenly looks forward to ...

Galway travel to Newry to face the 2024 Tailteann Cup winners Down in their preliminary quarter-final.

A fresh and youthful Kildare side is looking to break free from the shackles of history as they bid to reach a Tailteann Cup final

James McGrath believes Kildare are on the right path

Saturday's victory over Offaly brought a mixture of relief and anticipation for Kildare’s latest Captain Fantastic, Kevin Feely.

Two of Kildare’s “elder statesmen”, Daniel Flynn and Mick O’Grady made telling contributions to the Lilywhite cause in the victory over Offaly in the Tailteann Cup quarter final in Cedral St Conleth’s Park on Saturday last.

When the draw was done, Dublin originally drew Cavan, but that would have left Kerry to face Cork, one of the disallowed draws, so they gave the bowl a shake and picked out the Rebels for Dublin.

The game will take place as part of a double header in Croke Park next Sunday

Brian Flanagan's team just about enough to hold off Offaly in the final stages as a one point secured a place in the last four of the Tailteann Cup

The team shows one change from the side that took to the field last day out against Sligo

One team's season will be ended while the other will progress to the last four of the Tailteann Cup when Kildare and Offaly meet at a packed Cedral St Conleths Park on Saturday evening

After losing twice already this year to Offaly, Kildare have been paired with the Faithful County in the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup

Kildare's footballers and hurlers are set for huge Championship ties in Cedral St Conleths Park next weekend and the games could be played as a mouthwatering double header

Daniel Flynn contributed 2-3 as Kildare held off a strong finishing Sligo to secure a win that see them top their group and secure a home quarter-final

Brian Flanagan has named his team for Sunday's Group 1 decider against Sligo in the Tailteann Cup

Kildare play Sligo on Sunday in a winner takes all tie at the top of Group 1 of the Tailteann Cup

Limerick's 3-26 to 1-16 win at home to Cork means the Banner cannot progress any further in the Munster championship.

Sam Mulroy scored 1-7 to give the Wee County their first provincial title since 1957.

Brian Flanagan's team scored 36 points as they began their Tailteann Cup with real intent

Following the group stage draw, Sligo were drawn with Kildare, Leitrim, and Tipperary, who they will play first at home.

The draw for the competition was made this afternoon 

The FRC estimates that 25 - 30 grounds will use the system this summer.

Four preliminary quarter-finals will be held this weekend in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship