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Kieran Donaghy goes down injured during the game on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE reigning Munster Club Champions are in a real fight for survival now, after they lost their relegation play-off game in Castleisland today.
But their arch-rivals across town, Kerins O’Rahillys have secured their senior status after a victory in their game.
Stacks went down by 2-6 to 2-9 to Milltown/Castlemaine in an, at times, ill-tempered match.
Ross O’Callaghan slots the ball over the bar in Kerins O’Rahillys game against Laune Rangers on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
It’s a huge blow to the Rockies who will be relegated if they fail to win against one of the three other losers – Laune Rangers, Ardfert and St Michael’s Foilmore – from today’s play-off games.
Kerins O’Rahillys won their second match in the double-header at Castleisland by 1-12 to 0-9 and never really looked in danger.
They can relax now, but Stacks have two more games to save themselves the ignominy of being relegated a year after Munster glory.
We’ll have full match reports and photos from both games tomorrow. In the meantime here’s some shots from the games…
Barry John Keane points despite his Kerry team mate Peter Crowley’s attempt. Photo by Dermot Crean
Darragh O’Brien blasts the ball to the back of the net in the closing stages. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jack Savage sends over a score. Photo by Dermot Crean
A melee during the game on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
