Kilkenny lead Dublin 16-points-to-14 in the second-half of their Division One Allianz National Hurling League game at Parnell Park.
Elsewhere, Galway hammered Westmeath 5-34 to 1-16 in Mullingar this afternoon.
Conor Cooney, Conor Whelan, Niall Burke, Jarleth Mannion and Brian Concannon with the goals for the Tribesmen.
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While there's a half-five start for the clash of the last two All-Ireland champions with holders Limerick facing Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds.