Carlow, Lilywhites advance

KILDARE and Carlow progressed to the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals after Division 2B victories over Derry and London on Saturday.

Things aren’t as clear cut in Division 2A. Meath and Westmeath top the table on five points with just one round of fixtures to play.

Goals from Ronan Whelan and Derek McNicholas helped the Lake County to a 2-14 to 0-11 victory over Mayo in Castlebar, drawing level with the Royals who had a free weekend. Kerry, are one point behind Westmeath after a 2-21 to 2-11 victory over Down in Tralee and face the Lakesiders in a winner take all game next weekend.