Kildare v Fermanagh live GAA semi-final match
Here’s a sharp, Kore-style preview for tonight’s Kildare v Fermanagh Tailteann Cup Semi-Final 🏐
Match Details
- When: Sunday, June 22, 2025, throw-in at 4 pm (Irish time)
- Where: Croke Park, Dublin – part of a double-header on RTÉ2’s The Sunday Game schedule
Head-to-Head & Build-up
- Kildare enter as favorites: unbeaten group campaign and a notable win over Offaly last weekend (1‑17 to 0‑19), with sharpshooters Alex Beirne, Daniel Flynn and Ryan Sinkey firing.
- Fermanagh bring physicality and momentum, following a 0‑21 to 1‑16 victory over Sligo. Their midfield duo, Joe McDade and Darragh McGurn, plus forwards Conor Love and Garvan Jones, are in fine form.
What to Watch
- Kildare’s flair vs Fermanagh’s fortitude – will Kildare’s forward-line break through Fermanagh’s resolute defense?
- Stage handling – neither side has been this deep in Croker before. Expect nerves, especially early on GAA+
Bench impact – Kildare’s squad depth could be tested, while Fermanagh look settled with an unchanged panel ahead of the semi-final .
Final Word
It’s a classic Cup duel: Kildare’s attacking intent vs Fermanagh’s grit and hunger. A clearance battle in midfield will set the tone—expect a gritty, high-stakes showdown.
