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Kildare senior hurling manager, Brian Dowling
Kildare manager Brian Dowling admitted it was 'strange' to face his native county in last Sunday's Walsh Shield Final but claimed he was '100% in with Kildare for 60 minutes'. - FULL AUDIO BELOW
It was far from straightforward for the hosts with seven second half points from substitute Eoin Cody (0-7, 0-4f) as well as a hat-trick of scores from youngster Ed McDermott held off a gallant Lilywhites team who showed early signs of promise for the inter-county season ahead. - MATCH REPORT HERE
LISTEN: Derek Lyng and Brian Dowling Walsh Shield Final reaction - Kilkenny People Sport Podcast
"It's a strange one for me. When I took over this job I didn't think I'd be managing against Kilkenny at any stage, that was never on my radar but it's the way it turned out," Dowling told the Kilkenny People Sport Podcast.
"Look, I was 100% in with Kildare for 60 minutes today but outside of that obviously I'm a Kilkenny man and whenever we're finished I'll be shouting for Kilkenny that's for sure," he added.
HEAR REACTION FROM BRIAN DOWLING AND DEREK LYNG BELOW:
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