McGeeney to run rule over fringe men

Kildare have opted to field a largely experimental line-up with nine players making their first starts for tonight’s Bord na Móna O’Byrne Cup final against DCU in Portlaoise.

The champions boast some experience in their side, with All Star Mick Foley included along with five other players that have played senior championship football.

Eamonn Callaghan will captain them from centre-forward in the absence of Johnny Doyle, who will be on duty with Leinster on Sunday, as will Emmet Bolton and Mikey Conway.