Young Cats shake off rust to start Lyng era with win

There was an impressive nine-point haul from newcomer Billy Drennan 

Cillian Buckely of Kilkenny in action against Brian Duignan of Offaly during the Walsh Cup Group 2 Round 1 match between Kilkenny and Offaly at John Locke Park in Callan, Kilkenny. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Walsh Cup: Kilkenny 2-19, Offaly 0-21 

The Derek Lyng era began with a win as a fresh-faced Kilkenny withstood a tough Offaly challenge to start their Walsh Cup campaign in a positive fashion.