Friday Morning: Kildare U20 Team To Face Tyrone In All-Ireland Final Named

Game throws-in at 5pm, in Sean Mac Diarmada park, Carrick-on-Shannon

GAELIC GAMES

Tomorrow, at 5pm, Kildare men’s U20 footballers face Tyrone in the All-Ireland U-20 Final.

The game will be played in Sean MacDiarmada Park, Carrick-on-Shannon.

KFM will have live commentary with Ger McNally & Phillie Wolfe, in association with Homecare Solutions, Rathasker Square, Kilcullen Rd, Naas.

The team was named last night:

*Team announcement *
Brian Flanagan and his Management Team have announced the Kildare U20 Football team v Tyrone in the Eirgrid All-Ireland U20 FC FINAL.
Sat, May 14th, 5pm in Carrick-On-Shannon.
All support is very welcome.
See below link for tickets.https://t.co/bE0uE2iZX6 pic.twitter.com/R8kWAoNjtP

— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) May 12, 2022

Here's manager Brian Flanagan:

Also on Saturday, Kildare hurlers play Sligo in the Christy Ring Cup.

Here's manager, David Herity:

The game throws in at 12pm, in St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge.

We’ll have updates throughout the game with Séamus Dillon.

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On Sunday, Kildare men’s senior footballers play Westmeath in the Leinster semi-final.

Throw in at 2.15pm, in Croke Park.

Here's Glenn Ryan on his team's work ethic:

KFM will have full commentary with Ger McNally & Peter McConnon, in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown.

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Elsewhere on Sunday, Kildare women’s footballers face Wexford in the Leinster Intermediate final.

That match has a 4pm throw-in, at Netwatch Dr. Cullen Park, Carlow.

Seán Finnegan talks preparation:

The team for Sunday's game:

𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟!!
The Kildare ladies team are on the hunt for silverware this weekend in Carlow when they take on Wexford in the Leinster Intermediate Final! Ticket link: https://t.co/RT08QOQUZI pic.twitter.com/9QBBQUQypE

— Really Unofficial Kildare Fans Page (@KildareFan2024) May 13, 2022

KFM will have updates of the game, on 'Sunday Sportsbeat'.

Also on Sunday, Kildare camogie players face Meath in the Leinster Intermediate final.

Manager Joe Quaid looks forward to the final, cautiously:

This morning’s ‘Kildare Today’ will preview all the weekend’s action from 10.40am.

SOCCER

Tottenham have moved within one point of Arsenal in the race for the final Champions League spot in the Premier League with two games to go.

Spurs beat Arsenal 3-0 at the new White Hart Lane last night.

Harry Kane scored twice, Son was also on the mark as Arsenal had Rob Holding sent off.

Well worth another watch... 🤩

Highlights: Spurs 3-0 Arsenal pic.twitter.com/XezNve6stm

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) May 13, 2022

Tottenham now face Burnley on Sunday, with Arsenal going to Newcastle on Monday.

Kane says it was the best atmosphere he experienced in Tottenham's new stadium:

Without going into specfics, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was unhappy with some of the refereeing decisions:

In the League of Ireland Premier Division tonight, leaders Shamrock Rovers host their nearest challengers Derry City.

That game kicks off at 7.45pm, at Tallaght Stadium.

Also at that time, Dundalk welcome Bohemians to Oriel Park and it's Shelbourne versus Drogheda United at Tolka Park.

At 8pm, Finn Harps host UCD in Ballybofey.


In the First Division, Galway United go to Wexford, it's Waterford versus Cobh Ramblers, Treaty United against Bray Wanderers and Athlone meet Longford Town.

RUGBY

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is set to name an unchanged team later for tomorrow's Champions Cup semi final against Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium.

GOLF

Seamus Power fired a six under par round of 66 on the opening day of the Byron Nelson tournament in Texas, but he's six shots behind leader Sebastian Munoz.

HORSE RACING

A seven race card over jumps at Kilbeggan begins at 4.55pm.

Leopardstown hosts seven races on the flat from 5.10pm.