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<p>David Qualter top scored in Kildare's McDonagh Cup final win over Laois Photo: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Dowling names team for All-Ireland clash with Dublin

Kildare face a tough test just six days after lifting the McDonagh Cup in Croke Park

McKenna helps earn special piece of silverware for wedding day

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McKenna helps earn special piece of silverware for wedding day

Kildare goalkeeper Paddy McKenna had two strict instructions from fiancée Ciara ahead of the McDonagh Cup Final, win the game and don't get injured. He ticked both boxes and the couple will now have a very special piece of silverware on display when they get married on Friday week

Heroic Kildare land first ever McDonagh Cup title

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Heroic Kildare land first ever McDonagh Cup title

Kildare will play in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship next year after a brilliant second half display saw off Laois in Croke Park today

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Kildare have grown as a team through McDonagh Cup

Kildare have grown as a team through McDonagh Cup

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Brilliant Kildare reach first ever McDonagh Cup final

Brilliant Kildare reach first ever McDonagh Cup final

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Croke Park within sight for Kildare hurlers

Croke Park within sight for Kildare hurlers

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Kildare land stunning upset win in McDonagh Cup

Kildare land stunning upset win in McDonagh Cup

As you were for the Kildare hurlers

As you were for the Kildare hurlers

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Brian Dowling keeps faith with the same 15 players that beat Westmeath for the short trip to Carlow

Kildare record first ever McDonagh Cup win

Kildare record first ever McDonagh Cup win

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Westmeath came from 13 points down to level the game in Newbridge in the closing stages but Kildare kicked on again and eventually won by six points with a James Burke goal deep into injury time sealing the win

Dowling returns for Westmeath tie

Dowling returns for Westmeath tie

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

The return of Cathal Dowling is a major boost for Kildare ahead of their second round McDonagh Cup tie against Westmeath at Cedral St Conleths Park on Saturday afternoon.