Kildare Manager Brian Dowling Thrilled With His Sides Performance In Joe McDonagh Final

The Lilywhites will compete in the Leinster Championship in 2026.

Kildare continued to be the hurling story of the summer after claiming a first ever success in the Joe McDonagh decider on Sunday. 

Brian Dowling's side were too strong for Laois at Croke Park running out 2-26 to 1-19 winners.

A win also secures the Lilywhites a spot in the Leinster Championship for 2026 on top of gaining promotion to Division 1B. 

Despite an early Laois goal at the start of the second half, Dowling says he trusted his players to respond:

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