Allianz Hurling League Division 1B: Kildare 3-22 Carlow 1-19Despite missing the suspended Jack Sheridan and injured key attacker Cathal Dowling, Kildare secured their place in Division 1B with a nine-point win at Cedral St Conleths Park. Wing back Paul Dolan scored four outstanding points from long range inside the opening 26 minutes and Kildare led by nine having enjoyed the wind advantage, 0-17 to 0-8. Six minutes later, Simon Leacy played the final pass to Cathal McCabe, who finished calmly. But just a minute later, Kildare scored their third when Curtin finished a goalmouth scramble. KILDARE: Paddy McKenna; Liam O’Reilly, Rian Boran, Dan O’Meara, Paul Dolan 0-4, Cian Boran, Simon Leacy; Conan Boran 0-1, Cathal McCabe 1-1; Gerry Keegan 0-2, Daire Guerin 1-0, David Qualter 0-10 (9fs, 1’65), Tim Ryan 0-1, Muiris Curtin 1-2, James Dolan 0-1.

Source: Irish Examiner March 09, 2026 00:57 UTC