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Countdown is on to Kildare vs Meath on Sunday; Ireland's Group B Euro Qualifying opponents in action this evening.

GAA

The countdown is on to a big game in St Conleth’s Park on Sunday.

Glenn Ryan’s footballers play Meath in the Allianz National Football League, in what will be the final game at the county grounds before its redevelopment.

Throw in is at 2pm and Kfm will be broadcasting live from Newbridge, with full commentary of the match in association with Hanlon Concrete Products, Robertstown.

The Kildare ladies footballers play Wexford in the Lidl NFL on Sunday.

The match in Hawkfield throws in at 2pm.

On Saturday, Joe Quaid’s camogie side are in a Division 3A League semi final.

They play Carlow in Abbottstown at 12 midday.

This morning’s Kildare Today will preview all the local sport from 10.45, while the Sports Preview Show with Paul Power from 6.30 will have a more in depth look ahead.

Last night, Carlow GAA announced former Kildare defender Peter McConnon as the upcoming Head of Operations in the county.

The former Round Towers player is now involved with Palatine at club level.

SOCCER

The Republic of Ireland's Group B opponents are all in action this evening.

France host the Netherlands in Paris and it's Gibraltar up against Greece in Faro.

The games kick off at 7.45.

There are fresh doubts over the fitness of Irish captain Seamus Coleman ahead of Monday's visit of the French to Dublin.

He is carrying a thigh strain.

Northern Ireland began their European Championship qualifying campaign with a 2-nil win away to San Marino last night.

Harry Kane became England's all time record goalscorer, netting from the penalty spot for his 54th international goal as they beat Italy 2-1 in Naples.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy made it 2 wins from 2 in the WGC Matchplay in Texas - defeating Denny McCarthy by 2 holes.

McIlroy plays Keegan Bradley today as he bids to reach the last 16.

Seamus Power is still in the hunt - he takes on Sam Burns later - but Shane Lowry is out and only playing for pride against Jordan Spieth.

RUGBY

In the United Rugby Championship, Leinster welcome the DHL Stormers to the RDS tonight for a 7.35 start.

There are concerns that Ireland captain Johnny Sexton could miss the rest of the season with a groin problem.

HORSE RACING

There's a meeting on the all weather at Dundalk today from 4.50.