In this week's Leinster Leader sport
by Tommy Callaghan · Leinster LeaderIn as a dramatic a game you could get Caragh booked their place in this Sunday's AIB Leinster Club Intermediate Football final, after a goal in extra time, saw them level their semi-final against Wexford opponents Fethard; going on to win with ease in extra time. We carry a full report and reaction and look forward to Sunday's final against Naomh Mearnóg of Dublin, a game fixed for Parnell Park with a 1.30 thorw-in.
Meanwhile Ellistown suffered a heart-breaking one point defeat as they lost out to Offaly champions Ballinagar in Glenisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore, also on Sunday. The Kildare junior champions have come out on top in some tight games this season but on this occasion they were on the wrong side of a one point defeat. Full report inside.
With the Kildare Annual GAA Convention just a couple of weeks away and Mick Gorman stepping down from the chair after completing his five year term, we interview the two who have been nominated for that prestigious position. See inside extensive interviews with Mick Mullen and Bryan Murphy.
Kildare Camogie Board have appointed Laois native David O'Mahoney as their new manager. in this week's edition Daragh Nolan chats with the now boss on his hopes and aspirations for the next couple of years.
A double page spread of pictures from Newbridge Community Games as they celebrate a magnificent fifty years of incredible success where old friends and team mates met, chatted and recalled some great times and great achievements.
Naas Juvenile Camogie Awards night was held last weekend and we carry a picture page from the successful night.
Racing: a look back on another busy week of racing, featuring the John Durkan Memorial at Punchestown on Sunday.
Greyhounds: another big attendance at Cornelscourt on Friday night, all the night's winners in extensive report.
KDFL: the local soccer scene is beginning to wind down but again we carry reports, fixtures and look ahead to this weekend's Annual Awards Night in Keadeen Hotel.
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