The resultant kick saw Cathal Moore pick out Ben Ryan and his quick transfer to his Round Towers club mate, Tadhg Donlan, allowed him the space to push Kildare ahead again.įull forward Jamilo Salvador was causing trouble in the Kildare defence and when he forced a 45 Darren Brennan added the point.īrennan then put Laois ahead for the first time with another 40 metre effort. Joey Cunningham opened the scoring after three minutes as his blistering pace took him clear of three Laois defenders and he finished neatly.Įnna Byrne opened the Laois account a minute later. Kildare struggled in those opening thirty minutes to get to grips with a determined Laois effort.That said Kildare contributed to the one point half time deficit as they over elaborated and lost possession at vital times throughout the half. With wins over Offaly and Longford, Kildare were assured of play-off place, at least but Wednesday's victory sees them go directly to the semi-final in four weeks time.ĭespite the final result The Lilies had to work hard to get the better of the near neighbours they trailed at half-time before stepping it up considerably in the second half, eventually pulling clear. Kildare minor footballers booked a place in this season's Leinster MFC with a fully deserved eight point win over Laoist at Portlaoise on Wednesday last (April 25). Latest environmental and climate change news in County Kildare Recent death notices and obituaries from Kildare and Leinster Kildare and Leinster Met Eireann Weather Forecast Read about the latest properties available in Kildare and LeinsterĮnjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Kildare and Leinster

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