Kildare confirm Division 3 top spot with win over relegated Antrim

The Ulster outfit put up a real fight against the Lilywhites. 

ON THE UP: Kildare manager Brian Flanagan after the Allianz Football League Division 3 match against Antrim at Cedral St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Kildare 1-26 Antrim 1-15

Promotion and relegation was confirmed at Cedral St Conleths Park as Kildare overcame Antrim but the game was far more eventful than the 11-point margin at the final whistle might suggest.