Longford had a good start on Sunday in the Bord Na Mona O'Byrne cup when they beat Carlow Dr Cullen Park however they went down to a heavy defeat against Kildare at Newtowncashel last night, 3-20 to 6 points the final score.

Fogarty, Conway and Mulhall with the goals for the Lillywhites.

Longford boss Jack Sheedy spoke to Shannonside radio after the game and insisted they can take positives.