Hurling in County Kildare

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Hurling in County Kildare is administered by the Kildare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association.

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The Kildare senior hurling team represents Kildare in the National Hurling League and the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. There are also intermediate, junior, under-21 and minor teams.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clane GAA</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Broadford GAA</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Éire Óg-Corrachoill CLG</span>

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