Glenn Ryan pleased with Kildare's fast start after lay-off

It’s over a month since Kildare last played a competitive game while Louth were coming in just a week after opening their Championship with a five-goal win over Carlow

Louth’s Ciarán Byrne is sandwiched by Kildare duo Mick O’Grady and Shea Ryan during the Leinster SFC quarter-final at O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

KILDARE 2-22 LOUTH 0-12 

Glenn Ryan praised the start that his Kildare team made during their 16-point win over Louth in Tullamore yesterday afternoon.