No fireworks in Newbridge. Not this time.

There was late drama as Wicklow footballers gave red-hot favourites Kildare a real fright at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening as the Leinster senior football championship got under way before an attendance of 3,800.

Kildare claimed their first win in 12 months, with a richly deserved eight-point qualifier win over Derry.

A blistering opening set Galway on their way to a 2-13 to 1-12 win over Meath in their Allianz Football League Division 2 tie today.

Derry 2-17 Kildare 3-9