The defending champion was beaten by Mitchell Mann.
Defending champion Jordan Brown has been beaten 4-frames to 3 by Mitchell Mann in the Welsh Open qualifiers.
Fergal O’Brien has progressed to the main draw with a 4-1 win over Stephen Maguire.
Still to come, Michael Judge plays Mark Williams.
And Mark Allen goes up against Ken Doherty.
Kildare GAA Publishes 2025 Club Hurling Championship Gradings
There will be a Senior A, Senior B, Intermediate, Junior A and Junior B Championship
Kevin McStay Steps Back As Manager Of Mayo Senior Footballers
He took ill at a training session last weekend
Aston Villa Complain To PGMOL Over Disallowed Goal Against Manchester United
The result saw Villa miss out on Champions League qualification
Harrington Misses Out On Senior PGA Championship, As Cabrera Takes The Honours
Darren Clarke was in a tie for 11th
Local Weekend GAA Round Up: Wins For Senior & Minor Hurlers
Elsewhere, Leinster GAA has announced a major initiative to support and celebrate the next generation of GAA players
Gary Lineker To Host His Final Ever 'Match Of The Day' Later
The former footballer has been at the corporation for three decades.
The Kildare Minor's Are In Action Today From Noon In Manguard Park Hawkfield
They play Leitrim in the quarter final of the Paul McGirr Cup.
Kildare To Croke Park For 1st Ever Joe McDonagh Cup Final
The full time score was Kildare 1-26 Down 1-14. Final opponents will be Laois.
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