Kildare v Kerry: How To Watch, Team News, Kickoff Time
Giants Kerry will be desperately hanging onto their All Ireland football defense this weekend when they travel to Kildare in round 2A, with a place in the quarter finals up for grabs.
After two defeats to Donegal, the Kingdom have come under immense pressure in their bid to retain the title, and will desperately want to go back to winning ways instead of slumping out of the tournament so early.
It's been a great week for Kildare with the minor team pipping Kerry to the title just days ago, and they'll be seeking to bring that momentum to the newly renovated St. Conleth's Park on what should be a fantastic occasion.
Here's everything you need to know about Kildare v Kerry this weekend.
When is Kildare v Kerry?Kildare v Kerry will take place on Saturday, June 13th, with kick-off at 5.30pm.
Where is Kildare v Kerry taking place?Kildare v Kerry will take place at St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge.
How to watch Kildare v Kerry?Unfortunately for supporters, Kildare v Kerry is set not to be televised or streamed live.
Highlights will be shown on The Sunday Game, which this weeks gets underway at 9:30pm on RTÉ One.
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Team news Kildare team newsBrian Flanagan's squad selection has seen three changes in the starting lineup.
Shane Farrell replaces Brian McLoughlin in the forward line, and the injured Eoin Lawlor makes way for Padraic Spillane at centre back.
🚨 Team Announcement 🚨Brian Flanagan and his management team have named the Kildare Senior Football Team to face Kerry in Round 2B of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship tomorrow evening.🗓️ Saturday, June 13⏰ 5:30pm📍 Cedral St Conleth's Park
This will be a… pic.twitter.com/k1ENJa3pZG
— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) June 12, 2026
Jack Robinson earns his first start of the campaign in place of Eoin Cully up front.
Meanwhile, Ryan Sinkey and Cathal Hagney have both recovered from long term injury to take a place on the bench.
Kildare team to face Kerry: 1. Eoin Sheehan, 2. Ryan Burke, 3. Mark Dempsey, 4. Harry O'Neill, 5. James McGrath, 6. Padraic Spillane, 7. Brian Byrne, 8. Kevin Feely, 9. Brendan Gibbons, 10. Shane Farrell, 11. Darragh Kirwan, 12. Colm Dalton, 13. Ben Loakman, 14. Alex Beirne, 15. Jack Robinson
Substitutes: 16. Cian Burke, 17. Rob Fitzgerald, 18. Liam Kelly, 19. James Harris, 20. Tommy Gill, 21. Cathal Hagney, 22. Niall Dolan, 23. Brian McLoughlin, 24. Darragh Swords, 25. Ryan Sinkey, 26 Eoin Cully
Kerry team newsJack O'Connor has named a very strong team for the visit to Kildare, in spite of missing Sean O'Shea, Tom O'Sullivan and Shane Ryan who are still sidenlined through injury.
Kerry have been buoyed by the return of Armin Heinrich and Paul Murphy, who both have been named among the replacements.
🏐 TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | All-Ireland Senior Football ChampionshipKerry travel to Kildare for Round 2B of the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
For full team news: https://t.co/g7I5tSpJyQ#WeAreKerry #CiarraíAbú pic.twitter.com/zgztoDWoz6
— Kerry GAA (@Kerry_Official) June 11, 2026
Joe O'Connor and Brian Ó Beaglaioch are both back in the starting lineup as well as Tony Brosnan.
Tadhg Morley and Keith Evans are dropped from the starting 15, and Micheál Burns will serve his suspension.
Kerry team to face Kildare: 1. Shane Murphy, 2. Evan Looney, 3. Jason Foley, 4. Dylan Casey, 5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich, 6. Mike Breen, 7. Graham O'Sullivan, 8. Mark O'Shea, 9. Seán O'Brien, 10. Joe O'Connor, 11. Paudie Clifford, 12. Diarmuid O'Connor, 13. Tony Brosnan, 14. David Clifford, 15. Dylan Geaney
Substitutes: 16. Seán Broderick, 17. Eddie Healy, 18. Keith Evans, 19. Killian Spillane, 20. Cillian Trant, 21. Paul Geaney, 22. Gavin White, 23. Armin Heinrich, 24. Tomás Kennedy, 25. Paul Murphy, 26. Tadhg Morley
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