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Kerry Have Made Four Changes For Cork Test This Sunday

Kerry Have Made Four Changes For Cork Test This Sunday

April 1, 2016 at 8:53 pm Comments are Disabled

  The Kerry Senior Football Team to play Cork in Round 7 of the Allianz Football League in Austin Stack Park Tralee on Sunday (2:00pm Live on TG4) shows four changes in personnel from the side that defeated Monaghan in Round 6. Brendan Kealy starts in goal in place of […]

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PREVIEW: The ‘Real Kerry’ Will Have To Show Up To Beat Laois

PREVIEW: The ‘Real Kerry’ Will Have To Show Up To Beat Laois

April 1, 2016 at 11:18 am Comments are Disabled

Mike O’Halloran on Kerry v Laois in the relegation play off match in Austin Stack Park on Saturday (throw-in 5pm)… Around this time last year, John Egan propelled Kerry hurling into the second tier of the National Hurling League with a point in Parnell Park. Since then, he has kept […]

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Kerry Team To Face Laois In Relegation Decider Named

Kerry Team To Face Laois In Relegation Decider Named

March 31, 2016 at 9:35 pm Comments are Disabled

  SHANE Nolan coming into the half forward line is the only change from the Kerry side that beat Offaly two weeks ago, for this Sunday’s game. The Kerry Senior Hurling team to play Laois in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B Relegation Playoff was named earlier this evening. Shane Nolan comes […]

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Peter Crowley finds a gap in the Cork defence. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

If You’re Not At Austin Stack Park, Here’s Where You Can Watch Kerry v Cork This Sunday

March 31, 2016 at 4:40 pm Comments are Disabled

THERE’s good news for those who won’t be able to make it to Kerry v Cork in Austin Stack Park on Sunday. Kerry’s final round match in the Allianz National League throws-in at 2pm and is live on TG4. Barring a 13 point defeat Kerry are guaranteed a semi-final place. […]

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One of the best young players in the county, Cormac Coffey, in full flight. Photo by Dermot Crean.

Return From Injury Of All-Ireland Winners Gives Kerry U21s A Big Boost

March 30, 2016 at 10:23 am Comments are Disabled

JACK O’CONNOR will be able to call upon the talents of three former minor All-Ireland winners when the Kerry U21s face Cork in the Munster Final on April 7. Kerins O’Rahilly’s, Cormac Coffey and Dingle men Mark O’Connor and Matthew Flaherty all won All-Ireland minor medal’s in 2014, with Mark […]

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PHOTOS: Action From Stacks And O’Rahillys League Wins At Weekend

PHOTOS: Action From Stacks And O’Rahillys League Wins At Weekend

March 28, 2016 at 12:14 pm Comments are Disabled

SATURDAY was a good day for two Tralee sides in County League action. Austin Stacks enjoyed a three-point victory over Glenbeigh/Glencar at Connolly Park, while up in Strand Road, O’Rahilly’s got the better of a team who have proved a thorn in their side over the past couple of years. Kerins O’Rahillys were […]

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REPORT/PHOTOS: St Brendans Show Promise With Comprehensive Win Over Shannon Rangers

REPORT/PHOTOS: St Brendans Show Promise With Comprehensive Win Over Shannon Rangers

March 26, 2016 at 3:54 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor report from the Garveys SuperValu Senior Football Championship Qualifier between St Brendans and Shannon Rangers in Austin Stack Park on Friday night… St Brendans 3-14 (23) Shannon Rangers 3-5 (14) THE SAINTS marched on into the championship with comprehensive nine point victory against a Shannon Rangers on Friday night. […]

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Stephen O'Brien and Kieran Donaghy, dispossess a Monaghan in the Allianz National League match in Austin Stack Park last year. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

PREVIEW: Trip To Clones Has Kerry Eyeing A Semi-Final Spot

March 26, 2016 at 12:24 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor looks forward to the Kerry v Monaghan, Allianz National League Division 1, Round 6 game at St. Tiernach’s Park Clones, Sunday 3pm (deferred coverage on TG4)…  ON paper it looks like Kerry have a great opportunity to extend their winning run to four. But memories of last year’s defeat to […]

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Moran To Partner Donaghy In Midfield This Sunday

Moran To Partner Donaghy In Midfield This Sunday

March 24, 2016 at 9:34 pm Comments are Disabled

IT’LL be an all-Tralee midfield on Sunday as David Moran returns to action for the clash with Monaghan. It’s one of two changes for the Kerry team for the Round 6 Allianz Football League game in St Tiernach’s Park in Clones (3pm), from the side that defeated Mayo in Round 5. Brian Kelly […]

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Kerry and Donegal players involved in one of many malees last Sunday. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

Kerry And Donegal Have Fines Reduced

March 24, 2016 at 1:17 pm Comments are Disabled

FINES handed down to Kerry and Donegal GAA have been reduced from €7,500 to €5,000. The fines were incurred following the Allianz National League encounter between the two sides which was marred by a number of scuffles. Last night, both county boards went before the Central Hearings Committee (CHC) and […]

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Barry John Keane shoots at goal against Monaghan in the Allianz Football League. Photo by Dermot Crean.

Here Is The TV Situation For Kerry’s Match On Easter Sunday

March 23, 2016 at 8:51 pm Comments are Disabled

YOU may have to shut yourself off from the radio/social media for a while on Sunday afternoon, if you don’t want to spoil the Kerry result for your TV viewing. Delayed coverage of Monaghan v Kerry will have to do as the Connaught derby  has been giving top billing on TG4. Mayo and Roscommon […]

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Kerry v Laois Relegation Playoff Match Fixed For Tralee

Kerry v Laois Relegation Playoff Match Fixed For Tralee

March 21, 2016 at 6:53 pm Comments are Disabled

KERRY will play their Allianz Hurling League  Relegation Playoff match with Laois on Saturday April 2 at 5pm at Austin Stack Park. It was speculated the Division 1B match would be part of a double-header with Kerry’s last football league game against Cork on Sunday, April 3, but the hurlers will […]

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PHOTOS: Six-Goal Thriller Decides County League Final

PHOTOS: Six-Goal Thriller Decides County League Final

March 21, 2016 at 12:16 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor was in Killarney yesterday to see Austin Stacks and Dr Crokes do battle in the Credit Union County League Final 2015… Dr Crokes 3-15 (24) Austin Stacks 3-9 (18) DR CROKES had too much firepower for Austin Stacks who battled hard in this pulsating deferred 2015 Credit Union […]

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PHOTOS/REPORT: Another Memorable Day For Kerry Hurling

PHOTOS/REPORT: Another Memorable Day For Kerry Hurling

March 21, 2016 at 10:01 am Comments are Disabled

Mike O’Halloran was in Birr yesterday to see Kerry carve out a superb victory against Offaly… Kerry 2-18 Offaly 2-17 The sat-nav says it is two hours and 16 minutes from Tralee to Birr and so it is, after a drive of over two hours you hope to get a […]

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Shane O'Callaghan shoots at goal with Miike Maloney watching on. Photo by Dermot Crean.

PREVIEW: Stacks And Crokes Renew Rivalry In Delayed League Final

March 19, 2016 at 11:20 am Comments are Disabled

The County League begins tomorrow and the highlight of all the fixtures is the delayed Dr Crokes v Austin Stacks, 2015 Credit Union Senior Football League Division 1 Final at  Lewis Road (3pm)… FOR the second year in a row the Austin Stacks v Dr Crokes county league fixture will double up […]

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PHOTOS/REPORT: Kerry Pushed All The Way By Impressive Limerick

PHOTOS/REPORT: Kerry Pushed All The Way By Impressive Limerick

March 16, 2016 at 11:00 pm 1 comment

Gavin O’Connor reports on the EirGrid U21 Munster Football Championship Semi-Final in Austin Stack Park on Wednesday night… Kerry  1-14 (17) Limerick 2-8 (14) TO call Limerick ‘gutsy’ would do them a huge disservice after they pushed hot favourites Kerry to the pin of their collar in a thrilling encounter […]

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Andrew Barry of Kerry in action. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kerry U21 Team Named For Wednesday’s Clash With Limerick

March 15, 2016 at 7:56 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry Under 21 side are playing in the EirGrid Munster Under 21 Football Championship Semi Final tomorrow night in Tralee and the team has been named. The team to play against Limerick  at Austin Stack Park  7:30pm shows three changes from the side that defeated Tipperary in the opening round last week. […]

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PHOTOS: Eight Talking Points From Kerry v Mayo

PHOTOS: Eight Talking Points From Kerry v Mayo

March 14, 2016 at 1:08 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor was in Castlebar yesterday for Kerry’s great win over Mayo and there was a lot to talk about… 1. Kerry goals came at crucial times  On the balance of play, a five point victory flattered the Kingdom. That old cliche ‘goals win games’ can certainly be used to […]

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At the launch of the Kerry Camogie Golden Ticket scheme for businesses, at Kerins O'Rahillys clubhouse were front, from left; Michelle Costello, Triona Brassil, Joanne Diggin and Patrice Diggin. Back from left; Laura Collins, John Leen, David Doyle, John Horgan, Carmel O'Shea Moloney and Teresa O'Connor. Photo by Dermot Crean

Kerry Camogie Launches Golden Ticket Scheme

March 13, 2016 at 10:43 am Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry County Camogie Board are currently planning a large fundraising initiative through which they are looking for businesses throughout Kerry to buy a sponsorship ticket. The board launched  this initiative at their annual table quiz at the Kerins O’Rahillys clubhouse recently. These Golden Tickets give businesses a chance to be an official sponsor […]

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Kieran Donaghy comes away with the ball against Donegal in round 4 of the Allianz National Football League Division 1. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

PREVIEW: Relegation-Battling Mayo To Halt Rejuvenated Kingdom

March 12, 2016 at 10:44 am Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor looks at the Kerry v Mayo, Allianz National League Division 1 Round 5 match in Castlebar on Sunday (2:30pm – Highlights on RTE League Sunday) THESE two old rivals will face each other with recent history in the league firmly on the side of the men from the west. Last […]

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Colm Cooper about to tap over his second half point with Donegal's, Neil McGee in close quarters.  Photo by Dermot Crean.

Three Changes In Kerry Side To Face Mayo On Sunday

March 11, 2016 at 7:56 pm Comments are Disabled

  The Kerry Senior Football Team to play Mayo in Round 5 of the Allianz Football League in McHale Park Castlebar on Sunday (2:30pm) shows three changes in personnel from the side that defeated Donegal on Sunday last. Brendan Kealy starts in goal in place of Brian Kelly as Eamonn […]

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Donegal Chairman Confirms They “Definitely” Will Appeal Fine, While Kerry Expected To Follow Suit

Donegal Chairman Confirms They “Definitely” Will Appeal Fine, While Kerry Expected To Follow Suit

March 11, 2016 at 12:30 pm Comments are Disabled

DONEGAL County Board will “definitely” appeal the €7,500 fine handed to both them and Kerry for the scenes that marred last weekend’s Allianz National League encounter in Austin Stack Park. It is expected that the Kerry County Board will also appeal the hefty fine dished out by the CCCC on Tuesday night. Speaking […]

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Sandra Buckley, Gina Crowley, Rheanne O'Shea and Caroline Kelly at the Kerry Ladies GAA fashion show at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday night. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS: More Style On And Off The Catwalk From Kerry Ladies GAA Fashion Show

March 11, 2016 at 10:53 am Comments are Disabled

THERE was style galore at the Kerry Ladies Football fun and fashion night in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Wednesday. Some of the footballers took to the catwalk to model clothes from local shops and Kerry designers, as well as younger models and Deputy Michael Healy Rae who looked very […]

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PREVIEW: Kerry Hurlers To Show An Improvement Against Clare

PREVIEW: Kerry Hurlers To Show An Improvement Against Clare

March 11, 2016 at 9:59 am Comments are Disabled

After last Sunday’s disappointing display against Wexford, Mike O’Halloran says the Kerry hurlers will show an improvement against Clare in Ennis on Sunday (throw-in 2pm)… THE Kerry hurlers will probably get on the ferry to Ennis on Sunday to take on what is regarded as the top team in Division 1B of the […]

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Jack Savage of Kerry is watched by Tipperary's Colm O'Shaughnessy. Photo by Dermot Crean

PHOTOS/REPORT: Savage Shines For 14 Man Kerry Against Tipperary

March 9, 2016 at 10:17 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor reports from Austin Stack Park on the EirGrid U21 Munster Championship quarter-final between Kerry and Tipperary on Wednesday night… Kerry 0-11 Tipperary 1-7 A 14 man Kerry beat Tipperary to win their first game in three years at U21 level at a nippy Austin Stack Park tonight. Jack […]

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How Twitter Reacted To The CCCC’s Decisions On Kerry v Donegal

How Twitter Reacted To The CCCC’s Decisions On Kerry v Donegal

March 9, 2016 at 10:30 am Comments are Disabled

THE decision by the CCCC to fine both Kerry and Donegal county boards €7,500 and dish out a one match ban to Neil McGee got Twitter going last night. Here’s some of the reaction… Neil McGee one match ban. Kerry and Donegal fined e7500 each. Where does money from fines […]

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Kerry and Donegal players involved in one of many malees last Sunday. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

BREAKING: Kerry And Donegal Have Been Punished By The CCCC

March 8, 2016 at 9:21 pm Comments are Disabled

AFTER a meeting of the The Central Competitions Control Committee, Kerry and Donegal county boards have both received fines of €7,500 for incidents that marred last Sunday’s encounter in Austin Stack Park. Donegal’s, Neil McGee, has received a one match ban for appearing to harm Alan Fitzgerald’s finger in the lead […]

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Kerry and Donegal players involved in one of many malees last Sunday. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

VIDEO: Kerry And Donegal Players’ Actions Looked Into By CCCC

March 8, 2016 at 11:59 am Comments are Disabled

KERRY and Donegal players could face retrospective disciplinary action because of scuffles that ensued during the Allianz National League match in Austin Stack Park on Sunday. RTE are reporting that the GAA’s Central Competitions Control Committee are believed to be looking at a number of incidents from a match that saw two men […]

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Jack Savage on the ball. Photo by Dermot Crean.

Tralee Clubs Well Represented On Kerry U21 Team For Wednesday

March 7, 2016 at 7:50 pm Comments are Disabled

THE Kerry team to face Tipperary in the EirGrid Munster GAA Under 21 Football Championship on Wednesday has been named and features players from clubs in and around Tralee. Jack Savage of Kerins O’Rahillys captains the side and plays at corner-forward. He is joined on the field by Churchill’s Eoghan O’Brien […]

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Eddie Kinsella issues a red card to Alan Fitzgerald for striking Donegal full back, Neil McGee. Photo by Gavin O'Connor.

PHOTOS: Five Big Talking Points From Kerry v Donegal

March 7, 2016 at 3:19 pm Comments are Disabled

Gavin O’Connor was at the controversial encounter between Kerry and Donegal in Tralee yesterday, where there was a lot to talk about after… 1. Indiscipline From Both Sides The scuffles that ensued throughout this match descended into a farce at times, so much so that a young family near me […]

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