Dublin will take on Limerick in an All-Ireland quarter-final after trouncing Kildare at St Conleth's Park.
The Lilywhites were back in the Liam MacCarthy competition thanks to their thrilling success in the Joe McDonagh Cup last weekend.
But despite great home support, Kildare could not muster a charge against a Dublin side that finished third in the Leinster Championship.
An early goal from Brian Hayes set Dublin on their way and kept capitalising on Kildare's mistakes to extend their lead. Diarmuid Ó Dúlaing bagged Dublin's second goal as they held a 15-point half-time lead.
The match was effectively over at that point but Kildare, to their credit, kept battling and give the home crowd something to shout about.
In the end, Fergal Whitely put further gloss on the scoreboard by bagging Dublin's third goal to solidify their place in the last eight and book a meeting with Limerick.
Key Events
Full-time: Dublin 3-25 Kildare 0-13
It's a comfortable victory for Dublin who sail in the quarter-finals. The Kildares supporters are clapping their players off the pitch, though, after a great season for the Lilywhite hurlers. The Joe McDonagh champions can look forward to playing in the Leinster Championship next season, while Dublin looked sharp this afternoon and will look forward to their quarter-final.
Dublin 3-25 Kildare 0-13
Fergal Whitely and Conor Burke extend Dublin's lead as we edge into the final stages.
69 mins gone
Dublin goal!!! Dublin 3-22 Kildare 0-13
Dublin have found the back of the net for a third time! Fergal Whitely is the man wheeling away after scoring the goal for the Dubs. They are on their way to the quarter-finals.
64 mins gone
Dublin 2-22 Kildare 0-13
Jack Travers, off the bench for Kildare, hits a nice score before Gerry Keegan hits an equally good score for the Lilywhites.
Dublin 2-21 Kildare 0-10
Two quickfire scores from Sean Currie have cemented Dublin's lead in this preliminary quarter-final.
56 mins gone
Dublin 2-18 Kildare 0-10
Gerry Keegan hits a fine score for Dublin, who will be determined to go out fighting in this match.
Dublin 2-18 Kildare 0-09
Brian Hayes slots over another point for Dublin to extend their lead to 15 points.
51 mins gone
Dublin 2-17 Kildare 0-09
Qualter knocks over a 65 with a superb strike for Kildare.
49 mins gone
Dublin 2-17 Kildare 0-07
Kildare back Cian Boran with a quality score. More like it from the home side.
44 mins gine
Dublin 2-17 Kildare 0-06
Dublin showing no mercy as Rían McBride gets another from play.
41 mins gone
Dublin 2-16 Kildare 0-06
Brian Hayes comes through the middle of the pitch and picks his spot for a lovely score. He has been in terrific form for the Dubs.
Dublin 2-15 Kildare 0-06
Dublin's Riain McBride gets the first score of the second half at St Conleth's Park.
Half-time: Dublin 2-14 Kildare 0-05
It's half-time at St Conleth's Park, and Kildare have been brought back to earth against a rampant Dublin. The Dubs have a 15-point lead and they have been wholly dominant.
Dublin 2-13 Kildare 0-05
It's an one-way street in this first half as Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing scores another point for Dublin.
33 mins gone
Dublin 2-12 Kildare 0-05
Currie knocks over another free for Dublin before Hayes gets another to extend the lead to 14 points.
31 mins gone
Dublin 2-11 Kildare 0-05
Dublin work it well to Ronan Hayes to add to his personal tally in this half.
29 mins gone
Dublin 2-10 Kildare 0-05
Kildare get on the board again as Qualter knocks over a free. They are struggling to score from play however.
Dublin 2-10 Kildare 0-04
Dublin forging a big lead as Currie knocks over another free.
22 mins gone
Dublin 2-09 Kildare 0-04
Dublin are pressing Kildare hard and forcing mistakes from the Lilywhites. This time it is Cian O'Sullivan who is the benefactor for Dublin.
20 mins gone
Dublin 2-08 Kildare 0-04
Dublin go ten points as McBride and Ó Dúlaing extend their lead.
18 mins gone
Dublin get a second goal!!! Dublin 2-06 Kildare 0-04
Dublin have the found the back of the net again. This time it is Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing celebrating for the Dubs.
15 mins gone
Dublin 1-06 Kildare 0-04
Two quickfire points from Dublin - the first from Seán Currie and the second from Cian O'Sullivan - stretches Dublin's lead.
Dublin 1-04 Kildare 0-04
Sheridan finds Qualter, who knocks over his first point from play for Kildare to reduce the gap to three points.
Dublin 1-04 Kildare 0-03
Chris Crummey with a great catch and then fires a classy score over the bar for Dublin.
12 mins gone
Dublin 1-03 Kildare 0-03
It's a three point game as Qualter knocks over a good free for Kildare.
Dublin goal!!! Dublin 1-02 Kildare 0-02
Kildare are turned over in possession and Dublin punish them in some style as Ronan Hayes pounces on the sliotar and finishes past Paddy McKenna.
Dublin 0-02 Kildare 0-02
Jack Sheridan, one of the heroes of Kildare's victory over Laois, gives the Lilywhites the lead with a score from play. But Dublin's response is immediate as Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing gets on the board.
7 mins gone
Dublin 0-01 Kildare 0-01
Kildare are up and runnoing as David Qualter knocks over a free to level things up.
