Friday Morning Sport

Tomorrow Kildare face Dublin in Leinster MFC semi-final - throw-in at 12pm

GAA

Tomorrow, in the Leinster MFC semi-final, Kildare take on Dublin in Parnell Park, with throw-in at 12pm.

Last night Cyril Kevlihan named the team, here's Eoin Beatty with the details:

Elsewhere, Offaly are celebrating their first Leinster under-20 Football title since 1995.

Jack Bryant scored 6 points as they beat three-in-a-row chasing Dublin by 15-points to 3-3, at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise last night.

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Cork secured their 28th Munster U-20 football crown with a 10 point win over their neighbours Tipperary.

David Buckley's 10-points helped the Rebels to record a 3-20 to 3-10 victory at Semple Stadium.

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Defending champions Roscommon host 2019 winners Mayo in the quarter-finals of the Connacht Minor Football Championship this evening.

There's a 7pm throw-in at Dr Hyde Park.

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Last year's Intermediate champions Meath take on Tipperary in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship tonight.

Both sides go into the half-seven throw-in at O'Moore Park seeking their first win of the campaign.

Olympics

Sanita Puspure has underlined her medal potential by easing into the quarter-finals of the women's single sculls rowing at the Tokyo Olympics.

The twice World and European champion had eight seconds to spare over the field in finishing first in her heat this morning.

Phillip Doyle and Ronan Byrne face a repachage tomorrow after disappointing in finishing fourth in their heat in the men's double sculls.

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Swimmer Shane Ryan has been forced to withdraw from Sunday's 100-metres men's backstroke due to injury.

Team Ireland say the former world medalist has been suffering from "persistent shoulder pain".

He is expected to swim in two other events next week.

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Boxing duo Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine will carry the Irish flag for the Games' opening ceremony this lunchtime.

The stadium will be without supporters due to Covid-19 restrictions, and organisers have promised a "solemn" event when it gets underway at midday Irish time.

Soccer

Dundalk and Bohemians chances of reaching the third round of qualifying for the Europa Conference League are very much alive.

Ross Tierney was on target as Bohs won 1-0 at Luxembourg's Dudelange in their first leg last night.

While Dundalk drew 2-2 against Levadia Tallinn of Estonia at Tallaght Stadium.

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The first round of the FAI Cup gets underway this evening.

2020 beaten finalists Shamrock Rovers take on First Division high-flyers Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.

Second-flight table toppers Shelbourne go to UCD for a Dublin derby while St Pat's host Bray.

Waterford make the trip to Athlone, with Wexford at home to Cabinteely.

Kilnamanagh take on fellow Dublin non-league side St Kevin's Boys.

The other non-league clash this evening sees Maynooth University Town versus Malahide United.

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Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says Mipo Odubeko is yet to make a decision on his international future.

The West Ham youngster tuned down a call up to the Irish under-21 squad this summer amid speculation that he might declare for Nigeria.

Kenny says Odubeko's agent has informed him that the player is looking to concentrate on his club career for now.

Golf

Leona Maguire is four shots off the lead heading into day two at the Evian Championship.

The Olympian will tee off from 2 under-par in France this afternoon, with Stephanie Meadow back out from level-par.