Kildare staged a superb second half comeback on their Division 1 return to hold joint league champions Kerry as Jack O'Connor made a frustrated return to Newbridge.
With the Lilywhites under Glenn Ryan's new management and O'Connor back at the Kingdom helm after abruptly leaving the Lilywhites last September, a large attendance was drawn to St Conleth's Park.
And the crowds weren't disappointed as the teams produced a committed, high-octane encounter that saw the Lilywhites draw level after an heroic second half effort, with Jimmy Hyland keeping his nerve with a free out of his hands to cap a brilliant display.
