Athy have turned to Carlow's Sean Gannon as prepare for a season where they will defend their Kildare SFC title and look to challenge once again in Leinster

Athy couldn't be faulted for their effort in their first Leinster final and first game at Croke Park but couldn't get on top of a strong Ballyboden side

David Hyland has made numerous appearances at Croke Park in a Kildare jersey but leading out his club on Saturday for a Leinster Final will be a very special moment for the Athy captain

A near perfect first half set Athy on the way to a date at Croke Park for their first ever Leinster final

Athy backed up their county final win over Naas with a win over the same club in the Reserve A final

James McGrath finished like a forward on occasions during Kildare's Tailteann Cup campaign and showed that goalscorer's touch for his club as Athy defeated Baltinglass in Aughrim

Ardscoil na Tríonóide student Ronan Kelly was in top form as Athy booked their place in the quarter-finals

What happens next for Athy and Naas after Sunday's enthralling county final will be fascinating to watch

Conor Ronan is part of an all-Athy management team that is leading their Championship challenge

Athy are the first side into this year's SFC but they were given a very tough examination by Caragh

Teenager Colm Moran scored an incredible 3-8 at Athy booked their place in the quarter-final of the Joe Mallon Motors Senior Football Championship

Athy began their Senior Championship campaign by brushing aside the challenge of Eadestown

Full time - An impressive win for Athy.

Athy is not regarded as a hurling town, but records show that as early as 1887 a hurling club was formed in the town

LEINSTER PPS SENIOR “A” FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – BRO BOSCO CUP - ROUND 2  Ardscoil Na Tríonóide, Athy 3-13 Marist College, Athlone 1-13   Ardscoil Na Tríonóide, Athy, followed up their hard-earned draw ...