While racing is on at the Curragh this afternoon
GAA
The main focus in local GAA this weekend is on the UPMC Senior Hurling Championships.
Today, in the Winners Group, the fixtures are as follows:
Eire Og Corra Choill v Naas at 2 o’clock
Celbridge v Confey at 3.30
In the Losers Group, Coill Dubh play Ardclough at 5
All three games are in Hawkfield.
Also in Hawkfield at 5, Naas play Moorefield in the B Championship and at 3.30, Maynooth play Kilcock.
Last night's results are as follows:
Leixlip 1-12 and Maynooth 4-2.
Clane 19 points, and Broadford 7 points.
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The Kildare camogie side play Carlow in the All Ireland Championship semi final this afternoon.
The game throws-in in Abbotstown at 2 o'clock.
SOCCER
Despite European success in midweek, Shamrock Rovers were beaten 1-nil away to Dublin rivals Bohemians in the second round of the FAI Cup.
GOLF
In the British Open Rory McIlroy's wait for a fifth major golf title goes on after he missed the cut at the Open Championship.
He ended his second round on 11-over par at Royal Troon.
Ireland's Shane Lowry is the clubhouse leader on 7-under.
PITCH AND PUTT
Ryston Pitch and Putt hosts the Irish Open today, with National and International players taking part.
Darren Keogh, Chairman of Ryston will update us throughout the weekend.
RACING
The Juddmonte Irish Oaks is the feature of an eight-race card at The Curragh this afternoon.
The big race is off at twenty-to-4, with an eight-race card commencing at 1.30.
Three Kildare Players Included In The Leinster GAA Team For Inter-Provincials
Weekend Local GAA Fixtures
Former Republic of Ireland Winger Aiden McGeady Has Retired From Professional Football
Ellen Molloy And Katie Keane Included In The Ireland Squad For Euro 2025 Playoff Against Georgia
Tomorrow Night's Match At Croke Park Will Trial The New Rules Put Forward By The Football Review Committee
Thomas Tuchel To Become The New England Manager
Republic Of Ireland Under 21s Miss Out On Qualification For European Championship
