Kilkenny Oscar Traynor side go into the Christmas break with two wins from two.
The local side got the better of Kildare by six goals to nil with David Grincell top scorer grabbing a hat-trick.
Speaking to KCLR manager John McLean said they have set down a marker.
He said “We were clinical, it was a good win, we set down a marker, top of the group, nine goals scored and none conceded, and also in the game when we were 4-0 up Michael Walsh saved a penalty so all good”.
