Kildare Hurlers take on Carlow in the Joe McDonagh Cup - Group A Round 1 Match in Newbridge.
The other side in the Joe McDonagh Cup Group A is Westmeath.
Each team will play each other once and the top team will advance straight to a final. The winner of the final will enter the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship in 2022.
Group B consists of Down, Meath and Kerry. The bottom team in each group meet in the relegation final.
