Between half time, when Kildare led by 0-14 to 0-11, and the 53rd minute, Kildare outscored Antrim by 3-4 to 0-3 to set the seal on a significant win in Division 1B. "I think we were way better than the scoreline suggested against Dublin," said Kildare manager Dowling, referencing their 0-10 to 2-19 loss. Kildare scorers: J Sheridan (0-9, 6 frees); M Curtin (2-2); J Dolan (1-0); P Dolan, J Travers, C McCabe (0-2 each); G Keegan, C Dowling, D Guerin, C Kehoe (0-1 each). Kildare: P McKenna; R Boran, S Leacy, L O'Reilly; P Dolan, Cian Boran, Conan Boran; D O'Meara, D Guerin; J Travers, G Keegan, C McCabe; C Dowling, J Sheridan, M Curtin. Subs: J Dolan for Travers (35+1); A Goss for P Dolan (52); C Kehoe for Dowling (60); H Carroll for O'Meara (65); T Power for Keegan (68).

Source: Irish Examiner February 08, 2026 19:11 UTC