Longford triumphant against Kildare in O'Byrne Cup clash

Kieran McGeeney's career as an inter-county manager got off to losing start at St. Conleth's Park, in Newbridge today as a resilient Longford side sent Kildare into the O'Byrne Cup Shield following a 0-9 to 0-7 victory.

A 3,000-strong crowd watched a closely-contested battle with the sides level at 0-4 apiece at the interval with both Francis McGee and Brian Kavanagh on target for the visitors.