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Galway Prove Too Strong For Kildare In All-Ireland Opener

Sunday, 24 May 2026 10:16

By Mark Hanbidge

Kildare tried hard, but Galway pulled away in the second half to finish he match 3-21 to 0-17.

Kildare's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign began with defeat to Galway last night.

The Tribesmen ran out winners on a scoreline of 3-21 to 17 points after a strong second-half display.

Playing with the wind before the break, Kildare stayed in contention and trailed by 2-8 to 12 points at half-time.

However, Galway found another level after the restart and outscored Brian Flanagan's side by 1-13 to five points in the second-half.

Kildare now have a three-week break before their next outing.

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