The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast
Episodes
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 38
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast reflects back on a disappointing weekend for Kildare GAA, and a disappointin...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 37
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's panel of host Pat Costello, Ger McNally, Seamus Dillon and Tommy O'Connell starts with a look back at a history making win over Kerry for ...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Special All-Ireland Championship draw reaction
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kildare have been drawn to face Al-Ireland champions Kerry in Newbridge in a knockout Championship tie. This feature podcast gives our panel's initial...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 36
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a reflective Episode 36 of the Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast as the panel look back on a disappointing defeat for the senior foo...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 35
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper edition this week as the panel look back on Kildare GAA games for the U20 footballer, the senior hurlers and the ladies footballers. The...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 34
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a complete mixed bag this week in Kildare GAA and the conflicting emotions of this week's podcast reflects that. The utter despair of Sunday's ...
The Kildare Nationalist Short Grass Sports Podcast - Episode 33
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the biggest weeks of the year in Kildare sport. There's Leinster semi-finals this coming week for the U20 and Senior Footballers, and anot...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 32
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast returns after a short break ahead of a huge weekend for Kildare teams. The panel of Pat Costello,...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationlist Sports Podcast - Neasa Dooley special
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neasa Dooley was a star forward for Kildare before being enticed down under to sign for AFLW side Brisbane Lions ahead of the 2025 season. After a hug...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 31
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast reflects back on the disappointment of relegation for the Kildare Senior Footballers. There's also talk on the Kildare hurlers and...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 30
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the biggest weekend of the year so far with four senior county teams in action, as well and the minor and U20 hurlers beginning their Championshi...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 29
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As well as a Cheltenham flavour to it, this week's podcast lauds the performances of the Kildare hurlers after they ensured that they will be in playi...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Padraig Roche special
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This special edition of the Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast sees Pat Costello and Ger McNally interview local trainer Padraig Roche after he landed...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 28
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The panel are in a sombre and reflective mood this week after a dismal display by the Kildare footballers against Meath left them very much in the mid...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 27
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kildare's camogie team made a winning start to their National League season but there was disappointment elsewhere for three senior county teams, alth...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 26
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A bumper edition of the Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast focusses on Kildare's four senior county team as well as all the hot sporting t...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 25
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's panel of Pat Costello, Ger McNally, Tommy O'Connell and Seamus Dillon reflect back on the superb win by the Kildare hurlers last week and ...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 24
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 of the Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast looks back on a fine win for the Kildare footballers but also defeats for the ladies ...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 23
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Kildare mens and ladies football teams made excellent starts to their National Leagues last week weekend and are out in action at home this weeken...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 22
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper edition of the Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sport Podcast as both the Kildare men and ladies football teams prepare to begin their Na...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 21
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast looks ahead to the weekend as both Kildare senior footballers and hurlers play ...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 20
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast of 2026 is a busy one. The panel of Ger McNally, Tommy O'Connell, Richard Commins and Seamus ...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 19
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the last episode of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast of 2025 and there is still lots to talk about after two Kildare teams were...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 18
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The reflect on two Leinster Final losses for Kildare clubs last weekend but are more hopeful for this weekend coming with two more finals on the horiz...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 17
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wins just keeping for Kildare clubs in Leinster and the panel of Pat Costello, Ger McNally, Tommy O'Connell and Seamus Dillon have plenty to talk ...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 16
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naas hurlers may have bowed out of the Leinster Championship but with the Clane hurlers through to a Leinster final and three huge Leinster Football C...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 15
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There seems to be no stopping Kildare club teams in Leinster at the moment and this week's show looks back on three wins for the football champions, a...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 14
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 14 of the The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast looks back on another busy week of Kildare sport, and also looks ahead to three L...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 13
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It turned out to be the perfect weekend for Kildare GAA teams in Leinster Championship action with four wins from four games. This week's panel of hos...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 12
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Usual host of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast Pat Costello is enjoying the sun in Spain so Ger McNally assumes hosting duties as Se...
The Kildare Nationalist Short Grass Sports Podcast - Episode 11
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 11 of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast sees Pat Costello, Ger McNally and Tommy O'Connell look back on Athy's brilliant seni...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 10
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast covers a wide range of topics and sees host Pat Costello and the panel of Ger McNally, Rich...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 9
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the weeks go by, the games on the Kildare GAA calendar get bigger and bigger. Episode 9 of the The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports podcast l...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 8
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast sees host Pat Costello host a panel with Ger McNally, Richard Commins and Tommy O'Conn...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 7 Part 1
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of Episode 7 of the Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast sees Ger McNally and Tommy O'Connell join host Pat Costello to look back ove...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 7 Part 2
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Episode 7 of the Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast sees Ger McNally and Tommy O'Connell join host Pat Costello discuss a big we...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 6
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcasts sees Pat Costello, Ger McNally, Richard Commins and Tommy O'Connell discuss...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 5
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kildare GAA Football Championships have reached the end of the groups and the knockout stages are confirmed. The usual panel of Kildare National...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast - Episode 4
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big weekend in the Kildare GAA calendar as the Football Championships reach the final round of group games. Kildare Nationalist Sports Editor...
Kildare Nationalist Short Grass Sport Podcast - Episode 3
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The third episode of The Kildare Nationalist Short Grass Sports Podcast. Kildare Nationalist sports editor Ger McNally along with regular contributors...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of the second episode of The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Sports Podcast is again the Kildare GAA Football Championships. Â Host Pat Cos...
The Short Grass Kildare Nationalist Podcast
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first in a brand new series of podcasts brought to you by the Kildare Nationalist, focusing on the Kildare GAA season. Sports editor Ger McNally...