Kerry hurlers begin with defeat

Kerry have opened their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A campaign with a loss.

They went down to Carlow at Austin Stack Park by 3-22 to 0-19.

Mike O'Halloran reports

Kerry manager Stephen Molumphy

Noel Considine Carlow goalie coach

Limerick kicked off their Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B campaign with a victory this afternoon.

The All Ireland champions had no problems against Antrim, winning in Semple Stadium by 1-36 to 1-9.

In Division 1A, Kilkenny and Wexford played out a 2-16 draw with Cian Byrne scoring a last minute goal for the Purple and Gold.

Also, Clare beat Cork by 1-25 to 2-19 and Waterford got the better of Offaly by 3-20 to 17 points.