Wexford burn off spirited Kildare late on to secure win

Just three points separated the teams on the hour mark but Wexford pulled away in the final 10 minutes
Lee Chin scored 1-12 for Wexford in their Leinster SHC victory over Kildare. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Lee Chin scored 1-12 for Wexford in their Leinster SHC victory over Kildare. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 - 20:13
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Leinster SHC: Wexford 1-22 Kildare 1-14 

Not exactly a five-star performance from Wexford in Newbridge but on the opening day of the Leinster SHC, a win is a win.

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