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Cork Rose Aisling O’Connor and Kerry Rose Breda O’Mahony before the game on Sunday. Photo by Will Nolan
YOU can’t beat Munster final day in Killarney…especially when it’s Kerry against Cork!
With over 30,000 people converging on town for the occasion, it created a very special atmosphere with great colour splashed in the stands and terraces of Fitzgerald Stadium.
The weather gods were kind too and when rain threatened during half-time, a collective stare upwards from the masses was a sort of ‘don’t even think about it!’ gesture that worked, as suddenly the sun broke through again.
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The minors’ victory was a fine start to the afternoon for Kerry fans and when the seniors sped away early in the second half, the five in a row was assured. There was no electric atmosphere of the 2015 thriller, but I’m not complaining!
One annoying aspect to the occasion this year though was the traffic from the Tralee side, which was the worst I can remember.
Traffic was backed up to Brennan’s Glen by 11am which was unprecedented in my experience. It took 90 minutes for me to get from Tralee to parking close to the turnoff to Kilcummin, just outside Killarney. When I was heading home the cars were parked as far out as Kathleen’s Country House.
That trip home was a happy one though, looking forward to a date in late July up at headquarters. Here’s some images from the match…
Kerry minors look on as their captain David Clifford lifts the cup. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Kerry minors got the afternoon off to a good start. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kerry team in the parade before the game. Photo by Dermot Crean
Cork face the flag for the national anthem. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The front line of O’Donoghue, Donaghy and Geaney. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Moran on the attack from the start. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paul Geaney looks for a teammate. Photo by Dermot Crean
Donnchadh Walsh in possession. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kevin McCarthy under pressure. Photo by Dermot Crean
James O’Donoghue on the attack. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Paul Geaney surrounded by Rebels. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kieran Donaghy lays off a pass. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Peter Crowley evades a tackle. Photo by Dermot Crean
James O’Donoghue gets a shot away. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kieran Donaghy in possession. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kevin McCarthy looks for a teammate. Photo by Dermot Crean
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David Moran on another attack. Photo by Dermot Crean
Johnny Buckley with a block. Photo by Dermot Crean
Stephen O’Brien attempts a block. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kieran Donaghy lays off a pass. Photo by Dermot Crean
Fionn Fitzgerald and Johnny Buckley lift the cup. Photo by Will Nolan
