Lyng has 'no doubt' about Kilkenny character after heavy defeat to Galway

Kilkenny lost to Galway by 15 points in their opening game of the Leinster SHC

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng: “I thought we were a little bit nervy, to be honest." Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kilkenny’s confidence will be rattled after they suffered their biggest Leinster championship defeat since 1990, admitted manager Derek Lyng.

The Leinster champions were five points down when John Donnelly was sent off after he caught Galway captain Darren Morrisey high at the start of the second half. It finished in a 15-point loss.