Lyng hopeful Cats escaped serious injuries in Antrim demolition

The Cats began their bid for a five-in-a-row of Leinster SHC titles with a 32-point shellacking of an Antrim side who, by their own manager's admission, 'gave up very early in the game'.

Niall McKenna of Antrim in action against Eoin Cody of Kilkenny during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1 match. Pic: Shauna Clinton, Sportsfile

Leinster SHC: Kilkenny 5-30 Antrim 0-13 

Derek Lyng says he's hopeful that Kilkenny escaped any significant injuries during their demolition job on Antrim.