Kildare edge Meath to secure promotion

Kildare 0-22 Meath 0-17: Kildare shook off Leinster rivals Meath and claim the Allianz Hurling Division 2B title in Cusack Park, Mullingar on Saturday.

A six-minute, four-point blast in the second period gave Kildare a crucial cushion as they returned to Division 2A at the first attempt.

The Christy Ring champions were 10-point victors over Meath in the opening round of fixtures but there was little to separate the sides in the first half as Jack Regan kept Meath in touch with eight points. Mark Delaney, with a brace, and Leo Quinn gave Kildare an early advantage but Regan ensured Meath levelled after 15 minutes.