Kingdom hold off Mayo’s challenge

Mayo 1-18 Kerry 3-20

The Kingdom hurlers have been making positive headlines all season. A Division 2A title, a near miss in a promotion play off with Offaly and a continued unbeaten campaign in this competition.

Mayo were the big underdogs in what was their first semi-final since the 2008 loss to Carlow and, in front of their biggest crowd of the season, they were caught cold in the first minute, with Shane Nolan raising the green flag.