Kerry’s Joe McDonagh Cup campaign begins this afternoon

Kerry’s Joe McDonagh Cup campaign begins with an away tie this afternoon.

The Kingdom face Kildare from 2 in Newbridge.

Carlow host Down from 2.30, with Laois entertaining Westmeath at 3.

The Leinster Hurling Championship begins in earnest this afternoon.

It’s a 2 o’clock throw-in for Wexford’s game at home to Antrim.

There’s an early meeting of hurling heavyweights, as Kilkenny welcome Galway to Nowlan Park from 3.45.

Dublin get their campaign up and running at 6, hosting Offaly at Parnell Park.