A Big Day For Kildare and Naas Football

Saturday, 8 January 2022 11:34

By Ross Lindsay

Kildare start O'Byrne cup campaign against Westmeath, Naas feature in Leinster final.

It's a significant day for the footballers of Kildare and Naas.

Glenn Ryan's Kildare begin their O'Byrne cup campaign against Westmeath at 1pm in St. Conleth's Park

The panel for today’s game was announced last night.

It features 25 players drawn from 14 clubs.

Clem Ryan has the details

Here’s what manager Glenn Ryan said, in an extensive interview, with Kfm on the occasion of his appointment.

Today’s commentary, from 12.55pm, with Ger McNally in association Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown.

At 5pm, Croke Park, Naas footballers play Kilmacud Crokes in the Leinster club senior football final.

On their way to today’s final, Naas have beaten Tullamore, Blessington and Shelmaliers.

Here’s Naas joint player manager Eoin Doyle speaking after the semi final win over Shelmaliers at Croke Park

Kfm will have commentary in association with Auxilia Management Consultants, Millennium Park, Naas.

Today’s Sportsbeat Saturday, with Ben Atkinson, is extended from 12.55pm to 6.30pm.

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