Offaly and Antrim also off to winning starts but Storm Éowyn aftermath sees Leitrim v Laois postponed
Fermanagh played better in the second half and a Shane McGullion goal in the 47th minute after calamitous defending gave them a glimmer of hope. Kildare’s response was very impressive and an excellent Darragh Kirwan goal gave them a 1-21 to 1-10 lead, ending it as a contest.
In Tullamore, Offaly outscored Sligo by 1-10 to 0-4 in the second half for a deserved 1-17 to 0-13 win. Ruarí McNamee’s 53rd-minute goal helped Offaly to lead by 1-13 to 0-9 after 55 minutes and they held on comfortably from here on as Sligo kicked 15 wides in total.Antrim were in a very strong position when they went in leading at half-time by 1-7 to 1-1. Played in harsh conditions, Antrim made a flying start with a Fionn Nagle goal helping them to a 1-4 to no score lead after just six minutes.
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