Naas Hurlers Double and 3 In A Row Titles

Naas senior hurlers made club history yesterday winning a 3rd consecutive senior title, defeating Celbridge 1-16 to 1-13.

Naas Manager Tom Mullally

Here’s Celbridge manager Patrick O’Flynn who felt they could have won

Naas have now won the double of senior football & Hurling.

This evening’s Kildare Scoreboard at 6.30pm will review the game & will have interviews with the Naas & Celbridge managers, Naas captain Brian Byrne & man of the match Jack Sheridan who top-scored 12 points.

Naas completed another hurling double yesterday winning the minor final against Maynooth 25 points to 2-16.

Naas footballers will play Tullamore in next Sunday’s Leinster club championship in St Conleths Park at 1pm.

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Kildare LGFA have confirmed they will propose Sean Finnegan & his backroom team as Kildare intermediate manager for 2022 at an upcoming county board meeting on Thursday.

The All-Ireland winning boss said last month he would be stepping down from his Westmeath role after 3 successful years

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Italy are the visitors to Belfast tonight as Northern Ireland conclude their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Ian Baraclough's side are in third place and unable to qualify ahead of this evening's fixture.

Scotland are already assured of a play-off spot ahead of their meeting with Denmark.

England require a point from their clash with San Marino to secure a place in Qatar.

Kick off for the three games is at a quarter to eight.


Dean Smith says his aim at Norwich is to keep the club in the Premier League.

The former Aston Villa boss was this morning confirmed as Daniel Farke's successor at Carrow Road.

In local soccer, the KDFL Senior League Final Playoff: Clonmullion 4   Rathangan 2

Clonmullion are Senior Division champions for the first time.

Cody Mulhall scored a Hat Trick for the Athy club

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This evening’s Kildare Scoreboard at 6.30pm will review the game & will have interviews with the Naas & Celbridge managers, Naas captain Brian Byrne & man of the match Jack Sheridan who top-scored 12 points, plus the weekend KDFL and club rugby results.