A determined Kildare withstood Westmeath's fightback to finish strongly and secure their first ever Joe McDonagh Cup win at ...

The Kildare hurlers came out on the right side of an enthralling clash with Westmeath in Cedral St Conleth's Park by a margin ...

By Richard Commins at Cedral St Conleth's Park A determined Kildare withstood Westmeath’s fightback to finish strongly and ...

Cian Boran, Paddy Langton and Donal Shirley were the exceptions as they looked to offer leadership for DCU in key positions ...

Westmeath came from 13 points down to level the game in Newbridge in the closing stages but Kildare kicked on again and ...

Westmeath’s senior hurlers are effectively out of the race for the Joe McDonagh Cup after just two games following a ...

It was a tension-filled, almost unbearable finale for both sets of supporters as Kildare appeared to be cruising to victory as they led 0-19 to 1-12 in the 64th minute, as Kerry were gasping for air.

Kerry scored the last five points, including a 73rd-minute point from captain Oisin Maunsell, to stage the ultimate smash and grab at Cedral St Conleth's Park as they beat Kildare 1-17 to 0-19.