Ronan Sweeney praises Kildare ‘leaders’

Kildare coach Ronan Sweeney hailed the manner in which his players reacted to a potentially disastrous situation to chisel out the win that secured a second successive promotion and a place back in Division 1 for the first time since 2014.
Ronan Sweeney praises Kildare ‘leaders’
Mon, 27 Mar, 2017 - 01:00
Daragh Ó Conchúir

Allianz FL Division 2

Kildare 0-18 Clare 1-14

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