Ger McNally

RTÉ Sport contributor

28 February 2026; Jack Flynn of Meath kicks a point despite the efforts of Brendan Gibbons of Kildare during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Kildare and Meath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Shauna Clinton/

Dominant Meath bounce back against below-par Kildare

Meath bounced back from defeat against Cork last week to deliver a dominant and devastating display as they recorded their first win in Newbridge over Leinster rivals Kildare since 2000, coasting to a 1-21 to 0-10 success in Division 2.

Football • 32 mins

David Qualter of Kildare (l) in action against Dylan McMahon of Clare - Division 1B hurling, Feb 2026

Clare pushed hard for victory against battling Kildare

Clare eventually saw off Kildare - 0-27 to 3-14 - on a horrendous evening for hurling at Cedral St Conleth's Park, but only after they were pushed to the pin of their collar by the improving hosts in the Division 1B clash

Hurling • 21 Feb

Kildare's Brendan Gibbons is challenged by Niall Loughlin of Derry

Derry overcome Glass dismissal to edge fiery encounter

Despite the sixth minute sending off of captain and talisman Conor Glass, Derry recorded a superb win in Cedral St Conleth's Park in an incident-packed game.

Football • 14 Feb

Second-half goal rush key in Kildare dispatching Antrim

Kildare scored three goals in the opening 15 minutes of the second half as they turned in a performance of the highest quality to record a thoroughly deserved 3-21 to 0-20 win over Antrim at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League

Hurling • 08 Feb

14 June 2025; Alex Beirne of Kildare during the Tailteann Cup quarter-final match between Kildare and Offaly at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kildare power past Offaly to maintain strong start

A scintillating display by Kildare led to a three goal win over their Leinster rivals Offaly in Newbridge tonight in a repeat of last year's Division 3 final and Tailteann Cup quarter-final.

Football • 31 Jan

19 October 2025; Athy captain David Hyland lifts the Dermot Bourke Cup after his side's victory in the Kildare County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Athy and Naas at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó

Athy come good to deny Naas five-timer in Kildare

Naas' bid for a fifth successive Kildare SFC title was stopped today by a determined and hungry Athy side after it finished 1-17 to 0-18 at Cedral St Conleth's Park.

Football • 19 Oct 25

Jack Sheridan of Kildare celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Kildare and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin.

Naas see off Maynooth to maintain Kildare SHC dominance

Naas' dominance over Kildare hurling continues after they defeated Maynooth 3-15 to 0-16 to claim their seventh successive title this afternoon at Cedral St Conleths Park.

Hurling • 12 Oct 25

Kildare edge Offaly to secure semi-final berth

It was a case of third time lucky for Kildare as they overcame an Offaly side who had beaten them twice already this year by a single point, 1-17 to 0-19, to progress to the Tailteann Cup semi finals.

Football • 15 Jun 25

Daire Guerin of Kildare gets away from Niall McFarland

Kildare crush Down to reach Joe McDonagh decider

Kildare are heading to Croke Park for their first ever Joe McDonagh Cup final after their fourth successive win in the group stages at Cedral St Conleths Park

Hurling • 25 May 25

Alex Beirne cut loose for Kildare in Newbridge

Kildare show Tailteann intent with battering of Leitrim

Alex Beirne scored 12 points as Kildare brushed off their Leinster Championship disappointment by strolling to the most facile of victories at a sunny Cedral St Conleth's Park in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 10 May 25