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Kildare's Gerry Keegan is chased by Eric English of Carlow during their Allianz Hurling 1B clash

Bennett: Croke Park doesn't care about Carlow or Kildare

Carlow manager Pat Bennett says Croke Park "doesn't care" about raising standards for hurling counties outside the top 10 teams.

Hurling • 09 Mar

Gerry Keegan of Kildare is pursued by Eric English of Carlow - Allianz HL Division 1B, March 2026

Kildare outgun Carlow to maintain spot in second tier

Kildare secured their place in Division 1B again for next season at Cedral St Conleth's Park, when defeating Carlow 3-22 to 1-19, with the Barrowsiders facing relegation back to Division 2 barring an unlikely set of results in the final round of games.

Hurling • 08 Mar

6 January 2024; Dylan Farrell of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup quarter-final match between Longford and Westmeath at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Longford move into promotion places with Carlow victory

Longford kept their promotion hopes alive with a five-point win over table toppers Carlow at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park this afternoon.

Football • 01 Mar

21 February 2026; Mark Rodgers of Clare during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Kildare and Clare at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Clinical Clare cruise past Carlow

Full-forward Mark Rodgers scored 11 points as Clare strolled to a comfortable 1-28 to 0-18 victory over Carlow in Division 1B at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Hurling • 28 Feb

22 February 2026; Chris Nolan of Carlow in action against Niall O'Connor of Antrim during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Antrim and Carlow at Corrigan Park in Belfast. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Unerring Elliot leads Antrim to first win of the season

Antrim had a big victory in Belfast on Sunday afternoon after they gave Carlow a thumping at Corrigan Park for their first win of the season.

Hurling • 22 Feb

3 January 2024; Colm Hulton of Carlow during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Round 1 match between Carlow and Kildare at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Carlow crush Waterford to maintain Div 4 win streak

Carlow maintained their positive form in Division 4 of the National Football League when they were too good for Waterford at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday evening.

Football • 21 Feb

7 February 2026; Jack Redmond of Wexford in action against Fiachra Fitzpatrick, left, and Donagh Murphy of Carlow during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Wexford and Carlow at Chadwicks Wexford Park in Wexford. Photo by Michael P Ryan/

Chin steadies ship as Wexford eventually see off Carlow

Wexford out-scored neighbours Carlow 1-10 to 0-02 in the closing 15 minutes to nail the third-round Allianz Hurling League Division 1B spoils at Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday.

Hurling • 07 Feb

Late Quinn goal key as Carlow see off Antrim

Carlow enjoyed a huge opening day victory as they overcame Division 4 newcomers Antrim at Portglenone.

Football • 25 Jan

Carlow , Ireland - 2 February 2025; Donagh Murphy of Carlow in action against Charlie Treen, left, and Ian Kenny of Waterford during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Carlow and Waterford at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. (Photo By Ste

Murphy leads Carlow past Down in Cullen Park deluge

Carlow got their National Hurling League Division 1B campaign off to a bright start when they produced a good performance to see off the challenge of a hapless Down side today in Netwatch Cullen Park.

Hurling • 24 Jan

25 January 2025; Antrim selector Pat Bennett during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Dublin and Antrim at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Bennett to be next Carlow hurling manager

Ballysaggart man Pat Bennett has been named as the new Carlow senior hurling manager following Tom Mullally's departure last week.

Hurling • 20 Nov 25

15 June 2014; Cathal Coughlan, Carlow. Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship, Carlow v Meath, Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow. Picture credit: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE

Old Leighlin claim title in Carlow with last-gasp point

A point from Cathal Coughlan with the last kick of the game won Old Leighlin a first Carlow senior football final in 12 years at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Football • 19 Oct 25

The Mount Leinster Rangers team celebrate after winning 2025 Carlow hurling title

Mount Leinster Rangers take St Mullins' Carlow crown

Mount Leinster Rangers are the 2025 Carlow senior hurling champions, seeing off last year's title holders, St Mullins 1-19 to 0-16 in Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Hurling • 24 Aug 25

Sligo see off Carlow to seal last-eight spot

Sligo ensured they would be in this year's Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw as they proved too strong for Carlow in Tubbercurry.

Football • 08 Jun 25

James Duggan got the all-important touch for Laois' last-gasp goal

Laois strike at the death to grab final berth

Laois qualified for the Joe McDonagh Cup final after they scored a late goal to edge out Carlow on points difference with this Round 5 clash finishing level 2-17 to 1-20 at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday.

Hurling • 25 May 25

Conor Doyle struck the crucial goal for Carlow

Carlow mount late recovery to nab draw against Wexford

Carlow and Wexford played out an exciting draw in this second round Tailteann Cup game at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Football • 18 May 25

Niall O'Brien slammed home a penalty for the Lakemen

Westmeath and Carlow share 11 goals in Joe McD thriller

A wonderful wind-assisted display in the first half was the key as Carlow maintained their drive to reach the Joe McDonagh Cup final by defeating their hosts Westmeath in a very high-scoring game played in sun-drenched TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar by an unflattering ten-point margin.

Hurling • 17 May 25

Cathal Dowling scores 1-01 for Kldare (file pic)

Kildare back in Joe McDonagh mix with big win in Carlow

Kildare got their Joe McDonagh Cup hopes back on track when they swept aside the challenge of Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Hurling • 10 May 25

Chris Nolan hit three out of six goals for Carlow

Nolan bags hat-trick as six-goal Carlow beat Down

Chris Nolan scored three goals as Carlow got their Joe McDonagh Cup challenge off to the perfect start with an excellent second half performance to beat Down 6-23 to 0-20 at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday.

Hurling • 19 Apr 25

Meath cruise to victory over Carlow

Meath began their Leinster SFC campaign with a 14-point demolition of Carlow to secure a quarter-final clash with Offaly.

Football • 06 Apr 25

Mikey Bambrick and his Carlow team-mates begin their Leinster campaign this weekend

Carlow players hoping for reaction after Curran exit

Carlow captain Mikey Bambrick says the players had hoped for an amicable split with former manager Shane Curran but felt obliged to respond his parting words last week.

Football • 31 Mar 25

The Carlow panel have released a statement hitting back at their former management team

Carlow squad hit back at 'player-related issues' claim

The Carlow senior football squad have hit back at the claim that "player-related issues" had prompted the departure of manager Shane Curran and his backroom team during the week

Football • 28 Mar 25

Paul Doyle of Carlow aiming to break from the presence of Killian Doyle

Doyle to the fore as Westmeath end with win in Carlow

A masterful performance from Killian Doyle, inspired Westmeath to a 3-18 to 3-15 in this Allianz Hurling League Division 1B game at Netwatch Cullen Park, a first win of the campaign for the already relegated midlanders.

Hurling • 22 Mar 25

Carlow crush Longford to get back on track

After successive defeats to Wicklow, Limerick and Wexford, Carlow bounced back with a convincing 2-20 to 0-14 Allianz Football League Division 4 win over Longford.

Football • 15 Mar 25

Laois relegated as Carlow finish with a flourish

Laois have been relegated to Division 2 for the 2026 season following a three-point defeat to Carlow in O'Moore Park.

Hurling • 15 Mar 25

Gerard Walsh ensured a share of the spoils for Antrim

Carlow and Antrim share spoils after stunning ending

There was a stunning end to the National Hurling League Division 1B encounter between Carlow and Antrim as the sides draw at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Hurling • 02 Mar 25

Carlow GAA