Monday Morning: Kildare's Men's Footballers Record First Competitive Win Over Dublin Since 2000

Finished 1-12 to 12 points in Newbridge yesterday

GAELIC GAMES

Kildare's men's senior footballers registered their first league win of the season with a 1-12 to 0-12 victory over Dublin, in a sold-out St. Conleth's Park yesterday afternoon.

It was the Lilywhites first competitive win over their Leinster rivals since the Provincial Final in 2000.

The win means Dublin remain at the bottom of Division 1, yet to record a point.

Jimmy Hyland scored the all important goal for Kildare in the 47th minute.

Next up is an away trip to Kieran McGeeney's Armagh side on Saturday week.

Here's KFM Commentator Ger McNally's full-time whistle reaction:

Here's manager Glenn Ryan after the win:

Daniel Flynn presenting Jimmy Hyland with “The Man Of Match” Award, today in St. Conleths Park, where Kildare defeated Dublin in The Allianz Football League. pic.twitter.com/0C9scgmlxM

— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) February 27, 2022

Elsewhere in Division 1, Mayo maintained their unbeaten start with a 15 points to 1-10 win over Armagh at Dr. Hyde Park.

Kerry are top after a comfortable 3-14 to 1-12 win over Monaghan.

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Kildare hurlers recorded their first win of the Allianz NHL Division 2A, to give their survival chances a boost.

They beat Down in Ballycran on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-22.

Kildare's manager David Herity:

The women's footballers made it two wins from two in the Lidl Ladies NFL Division 3B yesterday afternoon.

Despite being level with Longford at half time, they kicked on in the second half to record a 2-11 to 2-5 victory.

Here's manager Sean Finnegan:

🏐 @KildareLGFA1 are through to the @lidl_ireland NFL semi finals after a super battle with @LongfordLgfa this afternoon!

🖇 https://t.co/8c8Jlywxc6

👏🏻Well done to both sides.

📸 with thanks to @karlgor #SeriousSupport pic.twitter.com/uosWII9gPa

— Leinster LGFA (@LeinsterLGFA) February 27, 2022

On Saturday, Naas CBS advanced to the final of the All Ireland Post Primary Schools Championship, beating St Jarlath's of Tuam 3-14 to 1-4.

Naas CBS will now play St Brendan's College Killarney in the final on St Patrick's Day.

Manager Padraig Cribben:

In the John Kerins U20 Cup, it finished Kildare 2-8 Dublin 0-14, a draw.

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Kildare's camogie side lost out to Derry in the second round of the Littlewoods Ireland League Division 2 on a scoreline of 2-8 to 0-6.

Scorers for Kildare on the day were Lea Sutton of Broadford with 3 points, Celbridge's Emer Reilly with 2 and Shauna Mulligan of Rathcoffey with one.

There was better luck for the minor camogie team however, as they recorded a comprehensive 4-17 to 0-4 victory over neighbours Carlow.

SOCCER

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Caoimhin Kelleher put in an 'incredible' performance in yesterday's Carabao Cup final.

The Republic of Ireland international scored the winning penalty in their 11-10 shootout win over Chelsea at Wembley.

1️⃣1️⃣ brilliant penalties from the Reds to win the #CarabaoCupFinal in dramatic fashion! 😍 pic.twitter.com/9H15mDCYI1

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 27, 2022

The game finished goalless after normal and extra time, with Chelsea stopper Kepa missing his spot kick in the shootout.

Klopp believes Kelleher is an important part of their squad:

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West Ham are within two points of fourth-placed Manchester United in the Premier League.

David Moyes' side overcame fellow European hopefuls Wolves 1-0 yesterday.

Three massive points secured 💪

All of the action from today's win! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Ma9vMJ5zfR

— West Ham United (@WestHam) February 27, 2022

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Champions Shamrock Rovers will attempt to get back to winning ways in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight.

Stephen Bradley's side host Drogheda United in Tallaght, following their loss to Derry City on Friday.

That game kicks off at 8pm, with four other matches underway from 7.45pm.

Derry City host Sligo Rovers, while UCD takes on Damien Duff's Shelbourne.

There's a Dublin derby between Bohemians and St Pats and it's Dundalk against Finn Harps.

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Fifa have imposed a partial ban on Russia competing in international football amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

They must play their upcoming games on neutral territory under the name of the Football Union of Russia without their flag and national anthem.

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Chelsea Foundation trustees have not yet agreed to take over 'custody and care' of the club as requested by owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The six trustees want more information about whether running the Premier League side would be compatible with UK charity law.

The foundation's lawyers are now working to see whether what Abramovich is proposing can actually be put into effect.

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In the Permanent TSB Metropolitan Cup over the weekend, Maynooth University Town defeated Killester Donnycarney on penalties, after the game finished 2-2 after extra time.

In the same competition, Leixlip United were beaten 2-1 by Edenderry in Offaly.

RUGBY

Ireland scored nine tries in their win over Italy in the Six Nations yesterday.

Andy Farrell's side were 57 points to 6 winners at the Aviva Stadium.

Italy played over an hour of the game with just 13 players, with Hame Faiva sent off for the visitors after 18 minutes & the starting Italian hooker already injured.

Michael Lowry scored two tries for the winners, as Ireland now look ahead to a meeting with England on the weekend after next.

🗣️ "It's a moment I'll never forget."

Congratulations Mikey, a dream debut in green! ✊#TeamOfUs | #IREvITA pic.twitter.com/moCTOBOBNj

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 27, 2022

In the AIL Division 1B, Naas were comfortable 43-22 victors over Banbridge at Forenaughts on Saturday.

In Division 2A, MU Barnhall had an equally impressive 50-24 win against Dolphin in Parsonstown.

GOLF

Shane Lowry's bid to win the Honda Classic fell narrowly short last night.

The Offaly man finished on 9 under - one shot adrift of winner Sepp Straka.

Lowry was unable to birdie the final hole to force a play-off.

He carded a bogey-free final round of 67 in Florida.

BASKETBALL

Ireland overcame the challenge of Cyprus in their EuroBasket 2025 pre-qualifier last night.

The hosts won by 83 points to 75 at the National Basketball Arena.

It leaves Ireland third in Group A, ahead of matches against Austria and Switzerland this summer.