Kerry finally get the better of stubborn Down in McDonagh opener

Conway's goal for Kingdom finally quells Down resistance

TUSSLE: Down's Pearse Óg McCrickard under pressure from Kerry's Conor O'Keeffe in Saturday's Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1 clash in Tralee.

Joe McDonagh Cup: Kerry 2-24 Down 1-21

KERRY left their disappointing League form behind as an inspired five-star display from Shane Conway and Shane Nolan propelled them past Down in Saturday's thrilling Joe McDonagh Cup opener in Tralee.