Kerry FC To Play In SSE Airtricity First Division In 2023

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KERRY Football Club  has been successful in its application to secure an SSE Airtricity First Division License for the 2023 League of Ireland Season.

A statement released by the club, which will be based at Mounthawk Park, welcomed the decision by the FAI this morning. The decision will be a major boost for hospitality in the town as it will welcome fans from all over the country.

“It has been a dream for many years to provide the highest level of senior football in the Kingdom of Kerry,” reads the statement. “Being able to provide this full pathway for all soccer players in Kerry is something that the soccer community has always longed for.”

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“It has been a little over 20 years since Kerry first played on the national stage at the U-21 level vs Waterford United under the lights at Mounthawk Park and we are very much looking forward to bringing those Friday night lights back for the players and community.”

The club thanked all members of the Kerry District League, Mark Scanlon and his team at the FAI and their own team, led by former League of Ireland star Billy Dennehy, Steven Conway, Brian Ainscough, Sean O’Keeffe, Geraldine Nagle and Club Licensing Officer, Adrien King in making the dream become a reality for the whole of Kerry.

Speaking on the announcement, Steven Conway said; “A dream come through, from watching my brother David captain Kerry vs Waterford 20 years ago on that historic night, being a former Kerry player for many years, it fills me with immense pride and emotion to fulfil this dream and now give it to every young boy and girl in the county”.

“We look forward to welcoming all players and supporters from Waterford United, Treaty United, Cobh Ramblers, Athlone Town, Finn Harps, Galway United, Bray Wanderers, Wexford Youths and Longford Town to Kerry in the 2023 season.”

One Comment

  1. Maurice Sheehy says:

    Great news

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