FAIComet Player approvals – Cut off point for Comet player approvals is 6.00pm Friday. Any players added to squads after this time, will be approved on the following Monday.  Compliance links  : Compliance links for Safeguarding/Public liability/Data consent have been sent to all Secretaries and must be completed by return. KDFL Rule book and League Directory  – Will be circulated by soft copy during the week. League info 2026 : A 2026 Season pre season information doc has be

(By Jamie Connolly) Connolly Under 20 Cup Final. Clane United FC 3 2 Newbridge Town FC (AET) Corcoran the Hero as Clane United Clinch Connolly Cup in Extra-Time Thriller In a spectacle that had everything from early dominance to a dramatic late comeback, Clane United AFC emerged victorious in the Connolly U20 Cup Final, defeating Newbridge Town FC 3-2 after extra time.  On a day where a ferocious wind threatened to dictate the tempo, it was a moment of pure individual brillia

League info 2026 : A 2026 Season pre season information doc has been sent to all registered club secretaries. Please ensure you read this document carefully. A soft copy of the League Directory (As amended 19/03/26) will be issued prior to kick off, together with Safeguarding/Data Privacy statement/garda vetting declaration link which must be completed by each club before kick off.  Fixture free requests: will only be granted 10 days in advance by email to reginacasey1@yahoo.

The stage is set for a landmark 32nd year of the Kildare District Football League. As the  Leinster Heat Pumps Senior Division  kicks off for 2026, the narrative is clear: can anyone break the stranglehold of the champions, or will the "new blood" from the youth ranks and promoted sides redefine the hierarchy? With nine teams in the mix, here is your 2026 Season Preview. Clonmullion  remains the gold standard. Coming off a League and League Cup double.  "double" they are hunt

(By Jamie Connolly) Connolly Under 20 Shield (Preliminary round) Ballycane Celtic FC 1 Rathangan AFC 2 In a gritty display of endurance and clinical finishing, Rathangan FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ballycane Celtic to advance to the quarter final of the Connolly Under 20 Shield. Despite traveling with the bare minimum of 11 players and contending with gale-force winds, the visitors showed immense character to snatch a late winner in what was a tactical battle of

KDFL 2025 ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT REVIEW. The KDFL Celebrated their 31 st  Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday evening in the usual venue of the Keadeen Hotel. The festive surroundings of the hotel gave a party feel for what was to unfold as almost 300 guests were directed to the Oak room where they were treated to a prosecco reception to view the League’s extensive media collection dating back to August 1994, shortly before 8 all made their way to the ballroom to enjoy a fabulous m

Thank you – The KDFL would like to thank everyone who attended our hugely success 31 Annual Awards Ceremony in the Keadeen Hotel on Friday last. Close on 300 members and guests attended the annual event for the official League Presentations, where 26 League/Cup and Shield winners and runners-up were recognised and 22 individual and club awards were presented.  FAI Adult Amateur Licence (Coaching Course). FULLY FUNDED BY THE KDFL FOR THE FIRST 16 KDFL PARTICIPANTS.  Coming in

Ace Sports Awards Masters Shield (Semi Final) Newbridge Town AFC 7 3 Raharney United FC Newbridge Town Masters advanced to the Final of the Ace Sports Awards Masters Shield Final for the second year in succession following an emphatic victory over KDFL newbies Raharney United FC at Station road on Saturday. Raharney came into the game in good form following their recent victories over Leixlip United and Ballycane in recent weeks and would have fancied their changes over newly

KDFL 31 st  Annual Awards Ceremony  : Will take place on Friday 28 th  November 2025 at the Keadeen Hotel. Please contact your Club Secretary to book tickets. €50 per person which includes 4 course meal and dancing till late to So Fresh Entertainment. Neat dress essential. This function is where we officially make presentation of our League/ Cup/Shield Trophies plus winners and runners up medals. We also have special awards including: -  Each Divisional Player of the Year acr

KDFL 31 st Annual Awards Ceremony : Will take place on Friday 28 th November 2025 at the Keadeen Hotel. Please contact your Club Secretary to book tickets. €50 per person which includes 4 course meal and dancing till late to So Fresh Entertainment. Neat dress essential. This function is where we officially make presentation of our League/ Cup/Shield Trophies plus winners and runners up medals. We also have special awards including: -  Each Divisional Player of the Year across

Ace Sports Awards Masters Shield Quarter Final Raharney United FC 3 Ballycane Celtic FC 0 Ballycane made the arduous journey to Meath to face a rejuvenated Raharney side that had recently achieved a string of impressive results. The visitors started optimistically as Wayne Doyle effectively combined with Jamie Curran right from the opening kick-off, putting Ballycane on the front foot. With significant possession early on, Ballycane pinned Raharney deep in their own half, orc

So Fresh Entertainment Women’s Cup Final. (By Jamie Connolly)  Derry Rovers FC 1 Monasterevin AFC 4 Monasterevin AFC emerged victorious in the So Fresh Entertainment Women's Cup Final, defeating Derry Rovers AFC 4-1 in a hard-fought contest.  While Derry Rovers showed moments of promise, Monasterevin's relentless attack in the second half proved too much and ultimately securing them the trophy. The opening exchanges saw an immediate threat from Monasterevin, with Colleen Rick

Return of Trophies : All 2025 winners are asked to return their trophies to the nearest KDFL Executive member without delay, in order to clean and engrave before official presentation at our Awards Ceremony. For further info please contact Jamie on 0831082927 KDFL 31 st  Annual Awards Ceremony  : Will take place on Friday 28 th  November 2025 at the Keadeen Hotel. Please contact your Club Secretary to book tickets. €50 per person which includes 4 course meal and dancing till

Return of Trophies : All 2025 winners are asked to return their trophies to the nearest KDFL Executive member without delay, in order to clean and engrave before official presentation at our Awards Ceremony. For further info please contact Jamie on 0831082927 KDFL 31 st Annual Awards Ceremony : Will take place on Friday 28 th November 2025 at the Keadeen Hotel. Please contact your Club Secretary to book tickets. €50 per person which includes 4 course meal and dancing till lat

Senior/Premier Shield Semi Final. Arlington FC 0 Rathangan AFC 1 Arlington AFC were narrowly beaten 1–0 by Rathangan AFC in a tight Senior/Premier Shield semi-final clash at Castle Park.The visitors took the lead midway through the first half when a corner to the back post was met by a Rathangan player who headed home from close range. Arlington grew into the game and were the dominant side after the break, creating several excellent chances following a series of substitution

Leinster Football Association Junior Cup (Round 2) Clonmullion made the long trip to Coill Dubh on Friday night for this second round Leinster Junior Cup tie. The first half proved to be a tight affair under the lights in an immaculate Cusack Park and it took a penalty just on the stroke of half time to break the deadlock. Danny Thompson put Keelan Lacey through on goal and he was taken down just inside the box. Chris Chanders stepped up and although Doherty guessed the right

Ace Sports Awards Masters Cup Final Coill Dubh AFC 3 Leixlip United FC 1 Finals never come easy but Coill Dubh AFC have long been written into Kildare football folklore for knowing exactly how to win the big ones. Going into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead thanks to a Joe Bowers hat trick at Doctor’s road Clane to clinch the Masters Cup for the first time in the Clubs’s history.  Leixlip came into the decider full of confidence after a strong run to the final, dispatchin

Sports Specific first aid FREE to KDFL affiliated clubs on a first come first served basis. Two courses during the month of November facilitated by Keith Conroy. MS Links have now been forwarded to all club secretaries to book your place. First course (Midweek 19 and 20 th November 7-10pm NOW FULLY BOOKED – SEE SATURDAY COURSE AS AN ALTERNATIVE) Second course (Saturday full day 15 November 9.30am to 4pm) Fully certified. Venue confirmed as Keadeen Hotel for both courses. ME P

Senior / Premier Shield (Quarter Final) Arlington FC 3 Coill Dubh AFC 1 Arlington produced a dominant performance to see off Coill Dubh with an emphatic 5–1 victory. The home side got off to the perfect start, taking the lead inside the first minute when Phelim O’Kane rose highest to head home from a corner. Coill Dubh hit back midway through the half, Ryan Grace converting from the penalty spot to make it 1–1. However, Arlington quickly regained control when Ian Higgins rest

Karina Donnelly Senior Cup Final. Naas United FC 1 Clane United FC 0 The final match possesses an eerie sense of déjà vu, as both teams faced off in the Senior Division Cup finale last season at the same venue, at the excellently prepared Canal Road in Rathangan. In that thrilling encounter, Clane United emerged victorious after extra time, with a contentious penalty shootout ultimately deciding the winner. Fast forward twelve months, and while Clane has not consistently show