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Dublin's Nolan named as LGFA player of the month

Dublin star Orlagh Nolan has been named as the The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA player of the month award for August 2025.

3 June 2025; David Dooley of Laois during a Joe McDonagh Cup Final media day at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Dooley determined for Laois to go one better

Laois captain David Dooley hopes the pain of last year's Joe McDonagh Cup final loss to neighbours Offaly can provide the fuel to get over the line against Kildare in Sunday's decider at Croke Park.

Hurling • 07 Jun

Kildare just about see off Sligo's fightback

A windy afternoon in this roller coaster of an Irish summer led to yet another huge second-half turnaround this Tailteann Cup contest in Roscommon between Sligo and Kildare.

Football • 01 Jun

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

More assured Louth are back in a Leinster final

Louth are headed back to the Leinster final for the third time in succession after they managed their path past a Kildare on a 1-18 to 0-18 scoreline.

Football • 28 Apr

Alex Beirne of Kildare gets past the challenge of Ben Dempsey

Impressive Kildare make light work of Laois threat

What was expected to be closely contested promotion battle between two local rivals turned into a one- sided rout as Kildare continued their brilliant start to life under Brian Flanagan when defeating Laois by 0-21 to 0-09 in Division 3 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 22 Feb

Alannah Prizeman of Kildare in action against Maryanne Jordan of Galway

Kildare's codebreaker Prizeman is 'chasing her dreams'

"It has always been a dream of mine to play for Kildare and wear the white jersey. Now that I'm getting the chance to do that at the moment, it's a dream come true in that sense," former Irish U19 and Shamrock Rovers soccer player Alannah Prizeman on lining out for the Lilywhites this year.

GAA • 15 Feb

Louth players celebrate after their win over Dublin

U20 round-up: Louth stun Dubs, Meath dethrone Kildare

Louth and Meath will contest the Leinster U20 football final after an evening of surprises in the province.

Football • 23 Apr 24

Carla Rowe was among the goals for Dublin

Dublin and Meath off to a winning start in Leinster

Reigning All Ireland and Leinster SFC champions Dublin got the defence of their Leinster crown underway as they overcame Kildare in a sun-soaked Parnell Park.

GAA • 21 Apr 24

Sean Cassidy netted Fermanagh's second goal

Fermanagh do enough to take the points against Kildare

Goals win matches as Fermanagh showed as they picked up two precious points against wasteful Kildare at Brewster Park, winning by 2-10 to 0-12, in their Allianz League Division 2 clash.

Football • 03 Feb 24

Kildare will not enter a team into this year's All-Ireland Camogie intermediate championship

Kildare commit to review after confirming withdrawal

Kildare have confirmed that the county will not enter a team into this year's All-Ireland Camogie intermediate championship, but they committed to an independent review into "all matters pertaining to the preparation and participation" of the county's camogie teams.

Camogie • 17 May 23

Kildare manager Glenn Ryan (R) right, is congratulated by supporter Darren Clinton

Ryan hails Kildare grit in 'hugely important' comeback

Glenn Ryan was delighted with his Kildare players' determination to complete a comeback win against Clare that he dubbed "hugely important" for their season.

Football • 19 Feb 23

Kildare's Paddy McDermott celebrates at the final whistle

Kildare nab vital win after Houdini act in Ennis

A never-say-die Kildare completed a remarkable seven point turnaround to pip hosts Clare to the post in front of 2,692 in Cusack Park.

Football • 19 Feb 23

Kildare oust Offaly to face Dubs in Leinster U20 final

Kildare will meet Dublin in the Eirgrid Leinster U20 FC decider after they beat reigning All-Ireland and provincial champions Offaly 2-11 to 0-15 at O'Connor Park in Tullamore this evening.

GAA • 21 Apr 22

Kildare's Jack Sheridan helped himself to a brace of goals against London

Christy Ring Cup round-up: Kildare on the charge

Kildare's scoring spree in the Christy Ring Cup continued as they racked up a huge 3-35 tally in a 21-point win over London in Newbridge.

GAA • 16 Apr 22

Leinster U20: Laois, Kildare and Westmeath advance

Antrim may hit 0-23 in their Ulster qualifier last month against Down to make it to the O'Neill's Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship, but they exited at the first stage following a heavy 3-21 to 0-12 loss to Laois at Parnell Park.

GAA • 02 Apr 22

Division 2A: Down reel in Westmeath, Kerry win again

Down recorded a comeback win over promotion contenders Westmeath while Kerry won again and Carlow rescued a draw in Kildare.

GAA • 06 Mar 22

Kildare manager Glenn Ryan (L) and selector Dermot Earley celebrate after beating Dublin

Cahill: Beating Dubs can lift Kildare to another level

Barry Cahill believes that Kildare's first league or championship win over Dublin since 2000 can be a watershed moment for the Lilywhites.

GAA • 01 Mar 22

It's no points from four games for Farrell

Farrell frustrated by poor execution as Dubs lose again

A failure to convert goal chances is a worrying trend for Dublin, according to manager Dessie Farrell as he watched his side slip to a fourth consecutive defeat in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League.

GAA • 27 Feb 22

Kildare's Jimmy Hyland is tackled by Seán McMahon of Dublin

Pointless Dubs fear the drop after famous Kildare win

Jimmy Hyland did the damage again for Kildare who scored a landmark 1-12 to 0-12 Allianz Football League Division 1 win over Dublin in Newbridge, easing their relegation fears and consigning the Sky Blues to a relegation battle in the process.

GAA • 27 Feb 22

The Athletic Grounds was due to host Armagh and Cavan

Three Ladies NFL games postponed due to bad weather

Due to adverse weather conditions, Sunday's Lidl National Football League games involving Galway and Mayo in Division 1A, Armagh's date with Cavan in Division 2B and the 3B clash of Longford v Kildare have been postponed.

GAA • 20 Feb 22

Fogarty on the power of song and finding the right tune

Former Kildare footballer Emer Fogarty on understanding your mindset in sport and how you show up.

GAA • 19 Feb 22

Paddy McBrearty of Donegal tries to hold off Ryan Houlihan of Kildare

Donegal have too much for Kildare despite losing Murphy

Despite losing Michael Murphy to injury in the first half, Donegal were too good for a lethargic Kildare in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey.

GAA • 06 Feb 22

Paudie Clifford of Kerry in action against Paddy McDermott, left, and Tony Archbold of Kildare

Spillane highlights Kerry's 'lack of physicality'

Following their draw away to Kildare in the opening Division 1 encounter in this year's Allianz Football League, Pat Spillane referenced Kerry's lack of physicality in key areas on the pitch.

GAA • 31 Jan 22

Jack O'Connor managed Kildare for the past two seasons before the Kerry vacancy abruptly called him home

Jacko's swift return and the Kerry-Kildare link

Kerry coaches have been travelling the length and breadth of Leinster, trying to instruct the locals in the ways of winning - it all started with Micko in Kildare

GAA • 30 Jan 22