Thursday Lunch Sport

Commentary of Kildare v Carlow Tonight, in association with Hanlon Concrete, Robertstown

After  their win against Westmeath, Kildare footballers play Carlow in the second round of the O'Byrne Cup tonight.

Throw-in at Netwatch Cullen Park is 7.30pm.

Entry is by ticket only. Tickets must be bought on-line here

Kfm will have full commentary of the game in association with Hanlon Concrete Products, Robertstown.

This evening from 7.25pm, Ger McNally and former Kildare Defender Peter McConnon, will bring you pre-match build-up, commentary and post-match analysis.

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Cyrus Christie has joined Swansea City on loan from Fulham until the end of the season.

The Republic of Ireland defender spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest.
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Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Lucas Digne from Everton.

The deal for the French international is believed to be worth up to €30 million euro.

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Newcastle have completed the signing of striker Chris Wood from Burnley.

The New Zealand international moves to St James' Park on a two-and-a-half year contract.

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Liverpool and Arsenal meet in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield is at 7.45pm.

Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes is likely to feature for Cape Verde against Burkina Faso in the Africa Nations Cup tonight at 7pm.

Cameroon against Ethiopia kicks off at 4pm.

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Novak Djokovic is in the draw for next week's Australian Open, but it's still to be decided if his visa will be cancelled again.

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Ireland and the West Indies play their rearranged second one-day international today.

Play is due to get underway in Kingston at 2.30pm Irish time.

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The quarter-finals begin at The Masters in London this afternoon.

Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan plays Neil Robertson.

Mark Williams against John Higgins is the evening session.