Championship still the real test, admits Lilywhites star Doyle

Winning the Division 2 league title may have been perceived outside of the camp as being important to Kildare’s continuing development but it was never viewed as such by the players or management.

So says the man who walked up the Hogan Stand steps to be presented with the trophy, Johnny Doyle.

It was the Lilies’ first major success under Kieran McGeeney’s management but championship has always been the barometer for achievement.