Cats back on track

Kilkenny 2-17 Limerick 0-12, Nowlan Park

Defending champions Kilkenny got their National League bid back on track today by overwhelming Limerick at Nowlan Park.

Even without their Ballyhale players, the Cats still eased to an 11-point victory on the back of a superb first half display.

Making use of their wind advantage, Brian Cody's side took a 2-10 to 0-4 lead into the second half with goals from Martin Comerford (17 minutes) and Derek Lyng (33).

The game was effectively over as Richie Power took his tally to 0-6, while only Andrew O'Shaughnessy 0-5 (5f) and Niall Moran (0-4) emerged with credit from the Shannonsiders' attack.