Callaghan the pride of Kildare

Corner forward Eamonn Callaghan is the pride of Kildare at the moment, as the Lilywhites gear up for their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2000.

The Naas clubman this week became the first Kildare player since Dermot Earley (May 2009) to pick up a GAA Vodafone Footballer of the Month award, and while the county's supporters are on a crest of a wave at the moment, the 27-year-old is keeping his feet on the ground after last week's win over Leinster champions Meath.