Kerry recovered from a rusty first half to blitz Down by 4-18 to 0-19 in this hard-fought Allianz Hurling League Division 2A clash at Austin Stack Park. Carlow, picking off their points at regular intervals went in at half time 0-13 to 0-8 in front. Carlow stamped their authority in the second half, led by the outstanding Kavanagh and his two goals were supplemented by a third from Ross Smithers . In Division 2B, a Keith Higgins-inspired Mayo got their league campaign off to an impressive start at MacHale Park, Castlebar, with a 0-21 to 1-16 win over Derry. Derry picked off three rapid points to close the gap within four minutes of the restart but Mayo responded immediately going seven points clear before the second water break.

Source: Irish Independent May 09, 2021 18:45 UTC