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Kieran Donaghy and Barry John Keane with Christy McCarthy in the town centre with Sam Maguire. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
TRAFFIC almost came to a standstill in the town centre on Friday, when two of the town’s favourite sons brought an old friend around the streets.
“It’s been unbelievable really to see 25,000 on the streets last Monday night. We train hard all year for a chance to see that,” said Kieran Donaghy.
Sam Maguire, had just been to the C.B.S The Green and was brought down town by four victorious Kerry All-Ireland winners, Kieran Donaghy, Barry John Keane, Killian Young and Marc O’Se.
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“This week is just about soaking it all up and enjoying the rewards after the victory,” said the ‘Star’.
Soon it was just the Tralee lads who had Sam with Marc and Killian retiring to Baily’s Corner to put their feet up, leaving Kieran and Barry John more than happy to pose with business people and passers by.
“Over the last five years I said to myself, If I was ever fortunate enough to win another one that I would really enjoy it and take in everything,” said Kieran.
“It’s the most satisfying All-Ireland I’ve won and I’d say it’s the sweetest one Kerry fans have had for a long, long time,” said Kieran.
“We were written off before the Donegal game and pretty much all summer so to do it was very sweet,” said Kieran.
“As of tonight, playtime is over. I’ll be back focusing on football because I’ll be back playing with Stacks on Saturday and then there’s the county championship next week,” said Kieran.
“We have been looking to next year already, that’s just the way we are in Kerry. We’ve been looking forward, talking about having Tommy Walsh back and it’s like we’re signing Messi when the Gooch comes back on board,” said Kieran.
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With Kieran Donaghy, Barry John Keane and Sam in town were, Paul Horan, Pat Walsh and Sean Hussey. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Breda Gleasure and dog Rusty in town with Sam Maguire and Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Some of the staff of the Ulster Bank with Kerry players, Kieran Donaghy and Barry John Keane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Three lucky Kerry fans meet one of their heroes, Kieran Donaghy, and hold Sam Maguire. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Phyllis McLaughlin with Kieran Donaghy and Sam in town. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
Leah Courtney with Barry John Keane, Kieran Donaghy and Sam in town. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
With Kieran Donaghy and Sam in town were, from left: Tom Healy, Michael Leen and Simon Drejhci. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
With Sam and Kieran Donaghy in town were, Ombu and Samson Immi. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
