Weds Lunch Sport, with Joe Mallon Motors, Sallins Rd., Naas

Kildare Camogie Statement on Withdrawal of Senior Team; Kildare Ladies U14 Football team for tonight's Leinster final, Kildare GAA Fixtures, City v Real Madrid 2nd leg

Following the recent controversy regarding the withdrawal of the Kildare Senior Camogie team from the All Ireland championship without player consultation, the Kildare Camogie Executive representatives, members of the Kildare panel, The Camogie Association and GPA convened a meeting last night.

It was agreed that Kildare will not participate in the 2023 Intermediate All-Ireland Camogie Championship. This very difficult decision was reached by the Kildare Executive and Players after extensive discussion.

All parties committed to undertake an independent review of all matters pertaining to the preparation and participation of inter county camogie teams representing Kildare.

This independent review will be overseen by Ard Chomhairle of the Camogie Association, and will involve the County Board, clubs, players and other relevant parties. The goal is to improve structures and supports, to enable Kildare Camogie to perform at the highest levels, concludes the statement.

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The Kildare u14 lady footballers play Longford in the Leinster final tonight in Kinnegad at 7.30pm.

Manager Darren Kendrick has named his starting team

1. Sophie Knightly  (Leixlip)

2. Joy Duggan   (Raheens)

3. Eimear Glancy captain (St Laurences)

4. Heidi Lyons (Two Mile House) 

5. Julie Brannigan  (Balyna)

6. Laura Dunlea  (Raheens)

7. Hannah murphy  (Suncroft)

8. Sarah McGovern (Raheens)

9. Mayah Doyle (Ballymore)

10.Edwina Birchall  (Kilcullen)

11. Ellie Kendrick    (Sarsfields)

12. Aoife Murnane  (Maynooth)

13  Leah McGovern (Raheens)

14. Abi Whelan  (Castlemitchell) 

15.Niamh Farrelly  (Kill) 

Subs. 

16.Lauren DeCourcy  Kilcullen)

17.Erin Brereton Foley (Castlemitchell)

18. Zara Hurley  (Kilcullen)

19. Alannah Prizeman (Naas 

20. Meabh McDonagh (Maynooth) 

21.Lara Prendergast  (Suncroft)

22.Caoimhe Bagnall (Na Fianna)

23.Teigan McGonagle  (Kilcock)

24.Aoife Mullahy (Clane)

25.Caoimhe Egan (Kilcullen)

26. Abaigh Cahill  (Eadestown)

27. Niamh Kelly    (Kill)

28. Holly McCann   (Round Towers)

29. Saoirse Mahon  (Rathangan)

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This evening’s men’s GAA fixtures:

Cleaning Legends Senior Hurling League Division 1 Venue: Coill Dubh, Coill Dubh V Celbridge 19:30

 Tony Donohoe's of Newbridge Reserve Football League Division 4 Venue: Rathcoffey, Rathcoffey V Monasterevan 20:00,

Division 5 Venue: Milltown, Milltown V Grangenolvin 19:30,

Future Ticketing Minor Hurling League Division 1 Final

Venue: Manguard Plus Kildare GAA COE Hawkfield Pitch 1, Maynooth V Naas 20:15,

Division 2 Final

Venue: Manguard Plus Kildare GAA COE Hawkfield Pitch 1, Éire Óg Corra Choill V Ardclough18:45,

Division 3 Final

Venue: Sean Tierney Park, Moorefield V Broadford19:15,

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Offaly play Wexford meet in the Leinster under 20 hurling championship final this evening in Netwatch Cullen Park at 7.30.

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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker believes the players have to enjoy what's a pivotal week in their season.

City can win the Premier League title this weekend, but tonight the aim is to reach the final of the Champions League.

City host holders Real Madrid in the semi finals with the tie level at 1-1.


It's scoreless between Middlesbrough and Coventry going into the second leg of their Championship Playoff semi-final

Luton await the winners


Chelsea can go top of the WSL and two points clear of Manchester United with a win away to West Ham.

Third placed Arsenal are away to Everton.

The Republic of Ireland face Poland in the European Under 17's Championship in Budapest this afternoon.

Kick off is at 3.30.

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Eddie Dunbar is ninth entering the 11th stage of the Giro D'Italia.

He is just over 2 and a half minutes behind leader Geraint Thomas.

It's also day one of the Rás Tailteann, with the first stage from Navan to Birr.

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Today’s racing is in Cork from 5.20pm