Boyle's return helps Kerry back to winning ways against battling Royals 

While it was not vintage fare, it did help Kerry banish the blues of that surprise away loss to Donegal last weekend though there was definitely a hangover of sorts as Kerry were slow to get going.

BREATHING EASY: Relegation is off the agenda for Kerry manager John Griffin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Allianz NHL Div 2A: Kerry 1-20 Meath 0-20 

The return of Podge Boyle and the influence of substitutes Luke Crowley and Seanie Brosnan were the main reasons for Kerry’s return to winning ways in this hard-fought Allianz Hurling League Division 2A battle played at the Austin Stack Park.