Ger McNally

RTÉ Sport contributor

Barry Kelly of Kildare clings on to Donegal's Mark Curran

Donegal relegate Kildare to earn promotion

A 0-17 to 1-08 victory for Donegal over Kildare in Carlow secured promotion to Division 1 for Jim McGuinness's charges, while the loss sends the Lilywhites to the third tier.

Football • 18 Mar 24

John Michael Nolan was one stars for Carlow

Carlow on the up after finding second gear against Down

Carlow overcame the setback of conceding two goals in the space of 30 seconds in the second half to eventually win by five points - 3-20 to 2-18 - to secure promotion to next year's Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League at Netwatch Cullen Park.

GAA • 10 Mar 24

Conor Turbitt's individual score of 1-05 was only matched by the entire Kildare side

Armagh pile misery on Kildare with dominant display

Kildare's woeful season plunged to new depths when they were comprehensively dismantled by Armagh in Carlow this afternoon, a result that leaves them without a point after three games and staring at relegation to Division 3.

Football • 18 Feb 24

Superb Nolan helps Carlow to victory over Meath

Carlow made it two wins from two ahead of mouthwatering Division 2A top of the table local derby clash with Laois in Round 3 with a comfortable win over Meath at Netwatch Cullen Park.

GAA • 08 Apr 24

Charlie Ennis helped Meath to Christy Ring cup success last year

Meath fight back against Kildare, Division 2B/3A wrap

An inspired performance from Meath goalkeeper Charlie Ennis helped the home side pick up a valuable two points in the opening round of the Allianz National League 2A in a blustery Navan.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24

Cavan's Dara McVeety breaks through the challenges of Jack Sargent, left, and Jimmy Hyland

Cavan open league campaign with win over Kildare

Cavan got off to a flying start to life under the management of Raymond Galligan with a well-deserved win over Kildare in Carlow.

Football • 27 Jan 24

Cormac Gallagher produced a fantastic save to deny Camross

Gallagher saves the day as Naas hang on against Camross

Naas goalkeeper Cormac Gallagher produced injury-time heroics as his team held on for victory over Camross in a pulsating Leinster Championship quarter-final clash in O'Moore Park.

Hurling • 12 Nov 23

Naas captain Eoin Doyle, 6, celebrates with team-mates and the Dermot Bourke cup after his side's victory

Naas make it Kildare SFC three-in-a-row

Naas became the first Kildare club to win a three-in-a-row in over 70 years after beating Celbridge in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow.

Football • 22 Oct 23

Brian Howard of Dublin makes a run against Kildare

Dublin shuffle deck but still have too much for Kildare

Dublin put themselves in a very strong position to top Group 3 of the All-Ireland series after they pulled away for a nine-point win over Kildare in the sunshine at Nowlan Park.

Football • 03 Jun 23

Pearse Óg McCrickard led the scoring chage for Down

Down stay in Joe McDonagh as Kildare make the drop

Pearse Óg McCrickard scored a brilliant 15 points as Down defeated Kildare 1-27 to 3-13 in Hawkfield to preserve their status in the McDonagh Cup next year, while sending their hosts plummeting through the trapdoor and down to Christy Ring level.

GAA • 13 May 23