Kildare Begin Glenn Ryan Era With Comprehensive Win

Saturday, 8 January 2022 15:21

By Ross Lindsay

Lillywhites beat Westmeath 0-19 to 0-08 in O'Bryne Cup opener

Kildare have started their time under new manager Glenn Ryan in winning fashion.

They recorded a comprehensive 0-19 to 0-08 victory over Westmeath in round 1 of the O'Byrne Cup at St Conleth's Park.

The result came courtesy of 7 points from Jimmy Hyland, while Paddy Woodgate scored 6.

Ger McNally reports

O’Byrne Cup Round 1
Full Time
Kildare: 0-19(19)
Westmeath: 0-8(8)
Well done to Glenn, the management team and all the players on their first outing of the 2022 season.
— Kildare GAA (@KildareGAA) January 8, 2022

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