The Tony Considine-trained side plundered a goal after 18 minutes which ultimately proved decisive.

The Fermanagh champions plundered a goal from substitute Dermot Reilly with just five minutes left to leave just one point between the sides.

Kilkenny had just one shot on target during the opening half but they plundered a goal and then hung on for dear life.

But the Red Hands plundered a goal, very much against the run of play, when Richard Donnelly crossed for wing-back Stefan Tierney to punch home.