Kildare secure home quarter-final as they see off Sligo in Tailteann Cup

The return of Daniel Flynn has addressed what was perceived as a significant Kildare weakness by giving them a cutting edge in front of goal.

HOME QUARTER-FINAL: Kildare secured their home quarter-final and a weekend’s rest by overcoming Sligo in Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon, but Tony McEntee’s side exposed a vulnerability in the Tailteann Cup favourites that will give hope to a handful of other counties over the next month.

Tailteann Cup Group 1: Kildare 4-19 (4-2-15) Sligo 1-24 (1-4-16)

Kildare secured their home quarter-final and a weekend’s rest by overcoming Sligo in Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon, but Tony McEntee’s side exposed a vulnerability in the Tailteann Cup favourites that will give hope to a handful of other counties over the next month.