Cody pleased with Cats' opening performance

Kilkenny's quest to secure their first Leinster SHC crown since 2011 began in ruthless fashion at Nowlan Park tonight as they comfortably dispatched a struggling Offaly side with 26 points to spare - 5-32 to 1-18.

Speaking afterwards to Sky Sports, who were hosting their first ever live GAA game, Cats boss Brian Cody felt that a dominant opening spell was the key to his team's comprehensive victory.