.Pictured visiting CHI at Temple Street with the Sam Maguire this morning was the victorious Kerry Senior Football team. L-r: Rose Ellen Callaghan and Joey McHugh with Joe O’Connor.
THE victorious Kerry senior footballers took time out of their busy schedule this morning to share their celebrations with children and staff alike in CHI at Temple Street.
Team members Joe O’Connor, Seán O’Shea and Gavin White brought the Sam Maguire cup to the hospital and took the time to get photographs outside the hospital’s famous blue door with staff and some delighted patients from the Kingdom.
All infection prevention and control guidelines were followed for this special visit. Scroll down for photos…
Pictured outside CHI at Temple Street with the Sam Maguire this morning was l-r: Ellie-Mai, Frank and Fiona Neylon..Pictured visiting CHI at Temple Street with the Sam Maguire this morning was the victorious Kerry Senior Football team. L-r: Seán O’Shea, Joe O’Connor, Ellie-Mai Neylon, Dr. Seamus Boyle and Gavin White.Pictured visiting CHI at Temple Street with the Sam Maguire this morning was the victorious Kerry Senior Football team. L-r: Seán O’Shea, Joe O’Connor, Tomás O’Dowd and Gavin White..Pictured visiting CHI at Temple Street with the Sam Maguire this morning was the victorious Kerry Senior Football team. L-r: Gavin White, Joe O’Connor and Head Porter John Doyle.
.A proud Principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine Kenmare, Dermot Healy, originally from Castlecountess, Tralee, with his son Diarmuid and daughter Aideen celebrating in Croke Park after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
PERFECT timing.
The rain arrived in Croke Park right on full-time to cool down the many thousands of Kerry fans who were roasted in glorious sunshine all afternoon.
Nobody cared about the rain though, as a tumultuous roar of elation and relief resounded around the stadium to hail Kerry bridging an eight year gap between championship successes.
Most fans stayed on for the presentation of the cup and by then — with the majority of Galway departed — it was clear to see that there was an enormous Kerry support present in the stands and on the Hill.
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After all the media commitments were complete, the players paraded around the stadium to display Sam to the loyal fans.
There were many lovely moments in the aftermath, but one was when Tralee man Dermot Healy, who is Principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine caught the eye of Sean O’Shea with the cup.
The Kenmare and Templenoe players pose for a photo for their former Principal of Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine, Tralee man Dermot Healy after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sean quickly gathered the Templenoe and Kenmare players, all former pupils of the Kenmare school, to pose for a photo for, and with, Dermot.
As always on All-Ireland final day, the atmosphere was incredible around the city and we captured some images of the fans at The Gresham, The Palace Bar, on the streets and in Croker. Scroll down for photos…
A happy crew from Ballybunion after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ballyduffers up for the game. Photo by Dermot CreanHaving a pint outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean.Tralee well represented here. Photo by Dermot CreanTralee people up for the match. Photo by Dermot Crean.Olivia Crean, Emily Corridon, Nora Corridon, Nicola Corridon and Deirdre Walsh outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot CreanTralee men up for the match. Photo by Dermot Crean.The Listowel crew. Photo by Dermot CreanSome well known Tralee people here outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot Crean.Outside The Palace Bar. Photo by Dermot CreanBeaufort was well represented. Photo by Dermot CreanIn good spirits in front of The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanRachel and Kelly Hayes with Lily Hussey in front of The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanWell known Kerry stalwarts in The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanTralee lads up for the match in The Gresham. Photo by Dermot CreanBallybunion folk up for the match. Photo by Dermot CreanA Carlow man infiltrates the North Kerry camp in Croke Park. Photo by Dermot Crean
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N21 at Ballycarrane, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, last night.
The collision occurred at a time when many Kerry fans were travelling down from the match in Dublin and gardaí are appealing to any person who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
The collision occurred at approximately 9:25pm and involved a van and a car. The occupants of the car, a man and woman both aged in their 30s, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their bodies have been removed to University Hospital Limerick.
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The occupants of the van, a man and woman in their 20s and a male infant, were taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment but are believed to be uninjured at this time.
The road is currently closed for an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local Diversions are in place.
Any road users who were travelling in the area and who may have camera (including dash cam) footage is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
.Players parading around Croke Park before the game yesterday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE All-Ireland champions are coming back to Kerry this evening for two homecoming events.
They are set to arrive by bus to Tralee at around 5pm after travelling home from Dublin by bus today.
After arrival they will travel by open top bus down Boherbee, Castle Street and up Denny Street for a reception on stage scheduled for 6pm.
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There will be live music on Denny Street from 4.15pm from Aftershock, Dreams of Freedom and a DJ.
Afterwards, the Kerry team will travel to Killarney for a reception in Fitzgerald Stadium at 8pm. Gates for this will open at 6pm with entertainment provided from 6.30pm.
The team will go to the Gleneagle Hotel afterwards for a ‘Victory Disco’ with supporters.
GARDAI are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N21 at Ballycarrane, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, last night.
