A plan aiming to restore Killarney’s reputation as one of the premier parkland golf resorts in the country has just been launched.

Plans to locate the proposed national children’s hospital at the Mater site in Dublin city centre could be resurrected after management at three hospitals in the area said they were puttingtogether a fresh proposal.

LINCOR Solutions, a privately-owned Cork-based hospital technology manufacturer, is strongly considering a stock market flotation within the next year, in order to accelerate growth.

A spectacular kick of 70 metres earned Armagh goalkeeper Paul Hearty the MBNA Kick Fada title for 2008, following a today's thrilling contest at the Bray Emmets GAA Club.

Cork 2-11 Kildare 1-11

Kildare 0-11 Fermanagh 0-5

JOHN DOYLE’S goal 10 minutes from time finally broke Limerick’s stubborn resistance in a gripping round two All-Ireland qualifier at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night.

NOT for the first time, Michael Meehan was the difference between victory and defeat for Galway who made it two wins from two in the NFL at St Conleth’s Park yesterday.

Enda Murphy has been recalled to the Kildare side for Sunday's NFL Division 1 meeting with Galway at Newbridge, throw-in 1.30pm.

Donegal 1-13 Kildare 1-11

Cormac Bane and Nicky Joyce shot 1-5 between them as Galway won their second successive match in NFL Division 1B, holding off a late rally from Kildare at Pearse Stadium.

TRAFFIC congestion in Dublin’s city centre was taken into account before the Health Service Executive (HSE) decided to locate the new children’s hospital at the Mater site, it was claimed yesterday.

Cork forward James Masters will aim to get over his All-Ireland disappointment when he lines out in tomorrow's MBNA All-Ireland Kick Fada competition in Bray.

THE Leinster Council are to meet within the next 48 hours to determine if Offaly have forfeited their Leinster Championship victory by using one substitute too many in the three-point win over Kildare.

LIKE a cornered animal, Offaly have long been renowned as a team that is at its most dangerous when their backs were to the wall.

Laois 0-10 Kildare 0-10

Meath 1-12 Kildare 1-14

The line-up of players for the sixth annual MBNA Kick Fada competition, which takes place next Saturday at the Bray Emmets GAA club, has been announced.

AFTER four years knocking on the door, goalkeeper Enda Murphy believes the pieces needed to claim a 14th Leinster title are falling into place for Kildare.

Kildare 0-14 Westmeath 0-11

BANK OF IRELAND LEINSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL:

A three-week respite for Offaly proved crucial in Newbridge this afternoon, as a stunning first half performance including two late goals from Pascal Kelleghan and Niall McNamee saw them 2-17 to 1-16 winners against a tired and vanquished Kildare.

Kildare 0-8 Offaly 2-11

Offaly 1-15 Kildare 1-8

Offaly 1-16 Kildare 1-08

LIMERICK will be without team captain Tommy Stack for their make-or-break Allianz National Football League clash with Armagh at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

Kildare make just two defensive changes for their NFL clash with Down in Newcastle on Sunday.

Australia 3-10-8 (56) Ireland 1-10-10 (46)

Australia take a 10-point lead into next weekend's second and deciding International Rules Test, thanks to three second half goals at Perth's Subiaco Oval.

John O'Keefe has announced his panel for the forthcoming International Rules Test Series against Australia on October 24 and 31.

Kildare goalkeeper Enda Murphy has vowed to help the Lilywhites back to the good times next year after their Leinster final defeat to Laois and subsequent back door dismissal by Roscommon.

Roscommon 1-18, Kildare 0-19 (after extra time)

Six points kicked by Frankie Dolan in extra-time saw Roscommon edge past the Leinster finalists by two points in a dramatic football qualifier at sunny O'Moore Park, Portlaoise this evening.

A last minute point from forward Frankie Dolan has given Roscommon an extra-time life line at O'Moore Park.

Laois 2-13 Kildare 1-13

FOR Kildare No 1 Enda Murphy, it’s all about Leinster finals and Dublin buses.

Kildare 1-14, Longford 2-6

KIERAN McDONALD has no plans to quit inter-county football according to Mayo manager John Maughan.

In a sensational development it has emerged the Leixlip goalie Enda Murphy has quit the Kildare senior football panel.

Kildare have made changes in all area of the field in the wake of last Sunday's defeat by Cavan, as the Lillywhites face a difficult trip to Markeveicz Park to face Sligo on Sunday.

Kildare have made several changes to their team for Sunday's National Football League opener against Cavan in Newbridge.