Kerry put their troubles behind them yesterday when they travelled to Aughrim to pick up the first points of the league.

It may have been a senior development squad team on duty, but the New Year began as the old one finished for Kilkenny — a victory, albeit a hard-earned one.

Kilkenny 3-16 NUI Galway 2-12

GAA chiefs yesterday announced that the country’s lesser lights are set to take centre stage in Croke Park on July 4th, with the fixing of the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup deciders.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U-15 manager Vincent Butler has named his squad ahead of next week’s internationals against the Netherlands.