Kildare granted Croker training run-out

GAA chiefs have finally relented to Kildare’s requests for a training session in Croke Park ahead of Sunday’s Leinster final, with Kieran McGeeney’s squad having a run-out at headquarters last night.

The Lilywhites were given 30 minutes on the pitch and spent that time concentrating on kicking scores into both goals.

It is understood that the official ban on GAA panels have training sessions at Croke Park prior to fixtures at the venue will be discussed at Saturday’s management meeting and is likely to be dispensed with.