Kilkenny warmed up for next week's Allianz Hurling League with a 1-20 to 2-13 victory over Kildare in a very competitive Walsh Cup Shield Final in Callan.
Seven second half points from substitute Eoin Cody (0-7, 0-4f) as well as a hat-trick of scores from youngster Ed McDermott held off a gallant Lilywhites team who showed early signs of promise for the inter-county season ahead. - MATCH REPORT HERE
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