Kildare have made it two wins from three games in hurling's Joe McDonagh Cup.
Cathal Dowling and Jack Sheridan grabbed goals in either half as the Lilywhites picked up a 2-23 to 1-20 victory at Carlow this afternoon.
David Williams and Joey Boyle scored Westmeath's goals in their 2-24 to 20-points win against basement side Down in Mullingar.
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