Kildare opt out of O'Byrne Cup game against Westmeath

OPTING OUT: Kildare manager Glenn Ryan during the O'Byrne Cup Group A Round 1 match between Wexford and Kildare at St Patrick's Park in Enniscorthy, Wexford. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kildare have informed the Leinster council that they are unable to fulfil Wednesday night's O'Byrne Cup clash against Westmeath.

Glen Ryan's side have claimed they are unable to field a team for the game.