Longford, Offaly and Westmeath delivered victories, with Carlow also beginning brightly this afternoon.

Kildare 4-13 Carlow 0-6

Laois minor star Donie Kingston will make his senior championship debut for the O'Moore men on Saturday night against Longford at Pearse Park, throw-in 7pm.

Tralee native Liam Kearns was last night unanimously reappointed as manager of the Laois senior football team for 2008, despite recent calls for his sacking.