Billy Drennan helps Kilkenny open Allianz Hurling League campaign in style

The Cats corner-forward scored 1-8 to give Derek Lyng a winning start in charge.

TOP SCORER: Billy Drennan of Kilkenny shoots to score his side's first goal during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B match between Antrim and Kilkenny at Corrigan Park in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Antrim 0-15 Kilkenny 1-18

Derek Lyng enjoyed a perfect start to his first Allianz Hurling League campaign in charge of Kilkenny as the Cats came through difficult conditions and a stern Antrim challenge at Corrigan Park on Saturday.