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Death of former Kildare hurling manager

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Death of former Kildare hurling manager

The death has taken place of former Kildare hurling boss, Willie Sunderland. Mr Sunderland, who was also a selector with the Wexford hurlers prior to his Kildare tenure, also recently managed Oulart-The Ballagh. He passed away yesterday Sunday, ...

09 Oct 2017 at 16:08

Kildare's Paul McLoughlin new Wexford senior football manager

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Kildare's Paul McLoughlin new Wexford senior football manager

Former Kildare and Clane football star, Paul McLoughlin, has been named as the new Wexford senior football manager, replacing Seamus McEnaney who walked away after just one season in charge. McLoughlin, who now lives in Rosslare, managed Clane ...

08 Oct 2017 at 13:02

SFC Semi-Finals and IFC Relegation Final - Team of the Week

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SFC semi-finals and IFC Relegation Final - Team of the Week

Colm Schwer look's back on last weekend's SFC semi-final action (Moorefield v Athy, Johnstownbridge v Celbridge) and the IFC relegation final (Kilcullen v Castlemitchell). All views are of course his own, as always! 1.Tom Kinsella ...

06 Oct 2017 at 17:42

IFC FINAL PREVIEW: Raheens and Kilcock will fight it out to move up to senior ranks

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IFC FINAL PREVIEW: Raheens and Kilcock will fight it out to move up to senior ranks

Regarded as one of the toughest of all the championships to win and on Sunday Raheens and Kilcock will fight it out not just to be crowned Court Yard Hotel Leixlip IFC champions but also to move up to the senior ranks. Before a ...

04 Oct 2017 at 13:57

In this week's revamped, redesigned Leinster Leader Sport

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In this week's revamped, redesigned Leinster Leader Sport

Ardclough win the SHC against all the odds and all the predictations: Extensive coverage, reaction and comment. Celbridge and Moorefield are through to the SFC decider; reports of both games against Johnstownbridge and Athy ...

03 Oct 2017 at 16:19

PHOTO GALLERY: Ardclough celebrate Senior Hurling Championship victory

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PHOTO GALLERY: Ardclough celebrate Senior Hurling Championship victory

Ardclough were crowned Kildare Senior Hurling Champions for the first time since 2006 on Sunday October 1. The Cloughs got the better of Naas in a thrilling game in St. Conleths Park, on a final scoreline of 1-15 to 1-12. ...

02 Oct 2017 at 17:28

WATCH: Joy as Ardclough are crowned 2017 Senior Hurling champions

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WATCH: Joy as Ardclough are crowned 2017 Senior Hurling champions

Ardclough have been crowned Kildare Senior Hurling Champions for the first time since 2006. This brings their number of titles to 13. The Cloughs got the better of Naas in a thrilling game in St. Conleths Park this ...

01 Oct 2017 at 21:05

SFC PREDICTIONS: Little between Celbridge and Johnstownbridge semi final

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SFC PREDICTIONS: Little between Celbridge and Johnstownbridge semi final

Between them Celbridge and Johnstownbridge have at least eight county players between them and when you add on players who have been involved in the last year or two; U21 players and minors that number creeps very ...

29 Sept 2017 at 14:15

SFC PREDICTION: Tight semi final in store for Moorefield and Athy

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SFC PREDICTION: Tight semi final in store for Moorefield and Athy

The Joe Mallon (Renault) Motors SFC is down to the last four and at this stage looks more open than in recent years with any of the quartet capable of lifting the Cup come the middle of October. Moorefield take ...

29 Sept 2017 at 13:48

SHC Final: Captain Cormac Gallagher says Naas didn't do themselves justice in 2016

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SHC Final: Captain Cormac Gallagher says Naas didn't do themselves justice in 2016

Cormac Gallagher will once again lead Naas out at St Conleth’s Park next Sunday and he is hoping to right the wrongs of 12 months ago as the  men from the county town go in search of a first senior county ...

28 Sept 2017 at 14:01

SHC Final: Ardclough captain Paudi Ryan insists his team will thrive on being underdogs

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SHC Final: Ardclough captain Paudi Ryan insists his team will thrive on being underdogs

Captaining Ardclough this year is midfielder Paudi Ryan, a stylish performer, who is determined to lead his club back to the glory days, who last won the title in 2008. Ardclough of course were kingpins ...

28 Sept 2017 at 13:43

SHC Final Preview: Naas are firm favourites but Ardclough will be no easy meat

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SHC Final Preview: Naas are firm favourites but Ardclough will be no easy meat

So Naas return to St Conleth's Park on Sunday hoping to rectify the disappointment of just 12 months ago when, on their own admission, “they failed to perform” Celbridge seeing them off somewhat ...

28 Sept 2017 at 11:29

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