It’s Kildare sixth successive defeat in Division One this season and means an immediate return to the lower division, their third relegation in five years. David Clifford scored six points to ease the home team’s own relegation worries in another display that only emphasises the youngster’s immense talent. Much of their approach play was to be admired but they were let down by some woeful shooting at inopportune moments. Kerry: S Murphy (0-1 free); B Ó Beaglaoich, J Foley, R Shanahan; P Murphy (0-1), P Crowley, F Fitzgerald; J Barry, B O’Sullivan; M Burns (0-1), D Casey (0-2), K McCarthy (0-2); D Clifford (0-6, four frees), P Geaney (0-3, one free), BJ Keane (0-2). Kildare: M Donnellan; P Kelly (0-1), D Hyland, M O’Grady (0-1); J Byrne, E Doyle, K Flynn; K Feely (0-1), T Moolick (0-1); F Conway, K Cribbin, P Brophy (0-1); N Kelly (0-1), D Flynn (0-6), B McCormack (0-1).

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2018 21:56 UTC