Kildare pass stern Limerick test to secure Tailteann Cup glory

Kildare are back where they’ve always felt they belonged. They now need to go and make their presence felt. Limerick's rebuild continues. The lack of silverware won't slow it down.

Kildare players and staff celebrate after their side's victory in the Tailteann Cup final match. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Tailteann Cup final: Kildare 1-24 (1-4-16) Limerick 2-19 (2-1-17)  

Rehabilitation complete. Re-entry into football’s upper echelons secured.