Kildare hurlers set for 'second' Walsh Cup fixture this weekend against 1B opposition

Kildare players Mark Doyle, left, and Dan O’Meara inspect the pitch before the Dioralyte Walsh Cup match between Kildare and Galway at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Kildare players Mark Doyle, left, and Dan O’Meara inspect the pitch before the Dioralyte Walsh Cup match between Kildare and Galway at Cedral St Conleth's Park, Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

The Kildare hurlers had their opening round Walsh Cup fixture against Galway cancelled last weekend with a Walsh Shield game against Antrim set for this weekend

The Kildare hurlers had their opening round Walsh Cup fixture against Galway cancelled last weekend with a Walsh Shield semi-final against Antrim now on the agenda for this weekend.

It will once again be a home venue for The Liliywhites as they get a first look at one of their AHL Division 1B opponents this Sunday, January 11. Throw-in is set for 2:30pm.

Brian Dowling's men are preparing for both the most exciting and daunting prospect for Kildare hurling in some time as they tackle Division 1B and the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.