Kildare v Dublin: Time, tickets, TV, odds, and everything you need to know ahead of crunch hurling clash
Dublin are set to make the brief journey to Newbridge this Saturday to face Kildare in the preliminary quarter-final of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
The Dublin team will be keen to regain their momentum this summer, having missed out on a second consecutive provincial final. Sean Currie has been performing well this championship, boasting 4-44 from his Leinster campaign, with Brian Hayes and Cian O'Sullivan also making their mark.
This weekend's hosts and opponents are entering the game on a high note. They clinched the Joe McDonagh Cup last weekend with an impressive 10-point victory over Laois.
Second-half goals from Jack Travers and Jack Sheridan enabled the Lillies to distance themselves from their Leinster rivals and secure their first-ever Joe McDonagh Cup. They also achieved promotion from the Allianz Hurling League Division 2 this year, but fell short in the league final earlier this year against Down.
They're set to face Dublin in the league and Leinster championship next year, and will be looking to set an early precedent by ending their summer this weekend.
Kildare's stellar performance at the weekend underscores the threat they pose, with David Qualter being one player to keep an eye on. He racked up 1-65 throughout the league and demonstrated his form once again last Sunday when he scored 0-13, with 11 of those points coming from frees.
Sheridan and Gerry Keegan will also be among several attackers hoping to give Dublin a run for their money this Saturday as Dublin make a short trip. The victors will face a formidable challenge against Limerick in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals, set for the weekend of June 21/22.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game:
Where is the game taking place, and what time is throw-in?
The game is happening at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge. Throw-in is at 4pm.
Are tickets still available?
Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster here.
Will the game be on TV?
No, the game will not be on TV.
Odds
Dublin 1/18
Kildare 11/1
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