More green shoots for Kildare as Laois are routed for fourth win from four under Flanagan 

Kildare opened the scoring through Cathal Hagney after just 30 seconds and never let up from there as they brushed aside the challenge of Justin McNulty’s team.

NOT TO WORRY: Colm Dalton of Kildare reacts after kicking a wide during the Allianz Football League Division 3 match between Kildare and Laois at Cedral St Conleths Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Allianz Football League, Division 3: KILDARE 0-21 LAOIS 0-9 

What was expected to be closely-contested promotion battle between two local rivals turned into a one-sided rout as Kildare continued their brilliant start to life under Brian Flanagan with their fourth win from four games in Division 3.