Kennedy goal the difference as Kerry hold off Kildare rally under new hooter rule

Tomás Kennedy, who featured briefly for Kerry in last year's championship, scored 1-2.  Both halves of the game ended immediately after the hooter sounded, as per the new regulations.
Kennedy goal the difference as Kerry hold off Kildare rally under new hooter rule

Liam Smith of Kerry in action against Callum Bolton of Kildare during a challenge match at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Senior football challenge: Kerry 1-18 Kildare 0-19

No Jack O'Connor, no problem for Kerry who signed off on their programme of games for 2025 with another morale boosting win in Newbridge.

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