Finn Harps had to come from behind twice before sharing the points with relegated Kilkenny at Buckley Park last night. The home side took the lead in the 21st minute when Michael Reddy scored. Two minutes from the break, Harps drew level, David Dowling heading the ball home. Then, on the hour, Kilkenny took the lead again, John Power's cross being headed home by Richie Hale. But by the 81st minute, Harps were level again through James Mulligan.

Kilkenny City: J Connolly, C Maher, J Power, D Breen, R Walsh, M Reddy, P Cashin, A Cooney, T Vaughan, R Hale, B Rea. Subs: P Walsh for Breen, 58 mins; D Walsh for Maher,65 mins.

Finn Harps: J Byrne, P Vaudaquin, J Minnock, D Boyle, S Bradley, J Mulligan, P McGrenaghan, J G McGettigan, J Speake, D Dowling, S Gauld. Subs: D O'Brien for Vaudaquin, 61 mins; P Cullen for Speake, 65 mins; G Callaghan for Bradley, 81 mins.

Referee: E Barr (Dublin).