Cork's clash with Kildare set to be moved to Páirc Uí Rinn

Cork's penultimate Allianz Division 2 Football League clash with Kildare is set to be played at Páirc Uí Rinn.

The crucial game in the Rebels’ bid for promotion is down for the big house, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, on Saturday, March 14 at 5pm.

The Echo understands that at the request of the Cork football management, the fixture will be moved to the Leesiders’ secondary venue.

John Cleary’s charges are top of the table after winning their first four games. The last of those victories was at Páirc Uí Rinn last Sunday when they defeated Meath by two points, 1-23 to 1-21.

A large vocal crowd of 6,223 turned up and played a huge factor in getting Cork over the line.

It was played at the Boreenmanna Road venue due to pitch maintenance at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Prior to that, the Rebels also beat Donegal in an All-Ireland group stage match at Páirc Uí Rinn in 2024.

Cork will want to make every advantage count in their aim of returning to Division 1 for the first time since 2016. There’s something special when the Cork footballers play at Páirc Uí Rinn with the atmosphere always top class.

Before all of that, Cleary’s side make the long trip up to Derry this weekend to take on the Ulster team on Sunday at Find Insurance Celtic Park with throw-in at 1pm.

Cork are then on a warm-weather training camp next Tuesday for four days in Portugal.