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Kerry 2-11 -v- Galway 0-12

By DAN KEARNEY at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Hannah O’Donoghue came off the bench and struck for 1-2 as champions Kerry were made to fight all the way by Galway at Fitzgerald Stadium in this Lidl NFL Division 1 contest.

Kerry’s win propels them to the Lidl NFL Division 1 final for the second year in a row where they will defend the title they claimed in 2023 against Armagh on April 7 at Croke Park.

Dublin’s dismantling of Armagh on Saturday meant that Kerry knew that only a win would do against a Galway side that will now go face Waterford in their refixed tie to see who will stay up in Division 1.

Kerry started in whirlwind fashion and found themselves 1-3 to 0-1 ahead after 14 minutes. Niamh Carmody got the home side off the mark in the second minute but Roisin Leonard equalised three minutes later with a brilliant free off the ground from 40 metres.

Kerry struck for a fortunate goal when Danielle O’Leary looked to be shooting for a point but it dipped into the top corner of Dearbhla Gower’s net. Lorraine Scanlon pointed from the kick out and the lively Katie Brosnan popped over another to push Kerry 1-3 to 0-1 ahead.

From there on Galway started to take control of the half and they struck for four points on the bounce as they attacked Kerry in waves. Indeed, they may have had a goal in the 28th minute but for a last ditch block by Kayleigh Cronin on Emma Reaney.

Roisin Leonard pointed another free from the ground, Emma Reaney, excellent in the Galway forward line hit a brace, and then Aoife

O’Riordan struck on the stroke of half time to leave the visitors just one in arrears, 1-3 to 0-5, at the break.

Substitute Niamh Ní Chonchúir and Roisin Leonard (free) traded scores at the start of the second half before Shauna Hynes gave Galway the lead for the first time in the game two minutes later.

Kerry awoke from their slumber and hit three on the trot thanks to two Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh frees and a monster effort from Anna Galvin to push the hosts 1-7 to 0-8 ahead in the 42nd minute of what was turning into an absorbing contest.

Leonard struck another free for the visitors and Emma Reaney with her third from play but then came Kerry’s second goal when Ní Chonchúir fed O’Donoghue who finished expertly to the back of the net.

Both sides exchanged scores near the finish, including two from the excellent O’Donoghue, and Kerry had done enough to book a final date in Croke Park in a couple of weeks.

Scorers –Kerry: Hannah O’Donoghue 1-2, D O’Leary 1-0, N Ní Chonchúir 0-2, N Carmody 0-2 L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 0-2f, K Brosnan 0-1, A Galvin 0-1, L Scanlon 0-1.

Galway: R Leonard 0-4f, E Reaney 0-3, S Hynes 0-2, A O’Rourke 0-1, O Divilly 0-1, C Miskell 0-1.

Kerry: M.E. Bolger; K O’Sullivan, E Lynch, C Murphy; A O’Connell, K Cronin, C McCarthy; M O’Connell, A Galvin; N Carmody, D O’Leary, L Scanlon; K Brosnan, E Dineen, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh. Subs: N Ní Chonchir for Dineen (25), A Harrington for Brosnan, C Lynch for McCarthy, D Kearney for O’Sullivan (all half-time), H O’Donoghue for O’Leary (46), A Dillane for Harrington (58), E O’Connor for Carmody (63).

Galway: D Gower; M Jordan, S Ní Loingsigh, E Gavin; K Geraghty, N Ward, A Ni Cheallaigh; M Glynn, A Davoren; O Divilly, S Hynes, E Reaney; L Coen, A O’Rourke, R Leonard. Subs: A Trill for A O’Rourke (45), C Miskell for Reaney (50), M Banek for Ní Cheallaigh (54), N Divilly for Hynes (58).

Referee: Patrick Smith (Waterford).

Photo’s by Darren Halpin

Munster U16 Championship Round 4

Kerry -v- Cork (B Championship – Sharon O’Keeffe Tournament) – 12noon

Kerry -v- Cork (A Championship) – 2pm

Sunday 24^th March 2024

Kerry A Team

1. Anne O’Shaughnessy – Fossa

2. Eabha McEvoy – Beaufort

3. Muireann Rochford – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

4. Blathnaid Walsh – Churchill

5. Jamie Lee O’Connor – Ballymacelligott

6. Eimear Dillane – Austin Stacks

7. Sadhbh Ní Shlattara – Corca Dhuibhne

8. Anna O’Sullivan – Churchill

9. Leah Griffin – Castleisland Desmonds

10. Keeva Riordan – Beaufort

11. Doireann O’Neill – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

12. Lily Riordan – Beaufort

13. Eve Broderick – Na Gaeil

14. Emily O’Sullivan – Cromane

15. Brid Curtin – Currow

16. Niamh Mulvihill – Listowel Emmets

17. Roisin Daly – MKL Gaels

18. Anna Slattery – Abbeydorney

19. Naoise O’Donoghue – MKL Gaels

20. Seoladh Flynn – MKL Gaels

21. Jessie Lynch – Daingean Uí Chúis

22. Sarah O’Brien – Laune Rangers

23. Vilte Paulauskaite – Southern Gaels

24. Muireann Teahan (C) – Southern Gaels

B Team

1. Caoimhe O’Mahoney – Castleisland Desmonds

2. Sadhbh Curran – MKL Gaels

3. Siofra Randles – Dr. Crokes

4. Brona O’Connor – Moyvane

5. Saoirse O’Connor McCarthy – Kerins O’Rahillys

6. Riadh O’Sullivan – Laune Rangers

7. Róise Ní Ghairbhí – Daingean Uí Chiús

8. Kara Kirby – Austin Stacks

9. Aoibheann McCarthy – Kerins O’Rahillys

10. Emma O’Connor – Southern Gaels

11. Sadhbh O’Sullivan – Southern Gaels

12. Eliza O’Donnell – Listowel Emmets

13. Erin Evans – MKL Gaels

14. Lily O’Shaughnessy – Fossa

15. Niamh Brosnan – Glenflesk

16. Holly Heffernan – Glenflesk

17. Ali Gill – Southern Gaels

18. Eilis Tangney – MKL Gaels

19. Kate Costello – Laune Rangers

20. Katie Turner – Ballymacelligott

21. Meadhbh O’Connor – Brosna/Knocknagoshel

22. Molly McCarthy – Annascaul

23. Leah Courtney – Castlegregory

24. Aideen Griffin – Cromane

25. Kelsey Cummins – Fossa

26. Kerri Falvey – John Mitchels

27. Louise O’Donoghue – MKL Gaels

28. Sinead Lyons – Listowel Emmets

29. Gracie O’Sullivan – Beale

30. Ashlyn Falvey – Abbeydorney

Tickets: https://www.universe.com/events/munster-lgfa-u16-championship-r4-kerry-v-cork-tickets-GZWK87?fbclid=IwAR25aQ5F6vyH0C9dKFwBCE4t6Uw2Q-U–O09NynFUfqYSwFCBou735FJQJg

Lidl Ladies National Football League

Division 1 Round 7

Kerry -v- Galway

Sunday 24th March

Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Throw in: 3:45pm

Kerry Team:

1 Mary Ellen Bolger – Southern Gaels

2 Ciara O’Brien – Laune Rangers

3 Eilís Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds

4 Ciara Murphy – MKL Gaels

5 Aishling O’Connell – Scartaglin

6 Kayleigh Cronin – Dr Crokes

7 Ciara McCarthy – Abbeydorney

8 Mary O’Connell – Na Gaeil

9 Anna Galvin – Southern Gaels

10 Niamh Carmody – Finuge/St Senans (C)

11 Danielle O’Leary – Rathmore

12 Lorraine Scanlon – Castleisland Desmonds

13 Katie Brosnan – Firies

14 Emma Dineen – Glenflesk

15 Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne

16 Ciara Butler – Castlegregory

17 Amy Harrington – Inbhear Scéine Gaels

18 Cáit Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds

19 Bríd O’Connor – Na Gaeil

20 Hannah O’Donoghue – Beaufort

21 Niamh Ní Chonchúir – Corca Dhuibhne

22 Deirdre Kearney – Na Gaeil

23 Jadyn Lucey – Na Gaeil

24 Aoife Dillane – Austin Stacks

25 Fay O’Donoghue – Beaufort

26 Kate O’Sullivan – Daingean Uí Chúis

27 Róisín Smith – Cromane

28 Jess Gill – Southern Gaels

29 Eilís O’Connor – Na Gaeil

30 Siobhán Burns – Dr Crokes

Tickets: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbkerrydiv1?fbclid=IwAR3t6hHA-xmomTc4I_M7WODqDvGe4hwnhmBtJc-KmKPGvzV7m_dvcvSn7RE

Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions sponsor Kerry LGFA Donal Curtin Cup

Kerry LGFA are delighted to announce that Kerry & West Limerick Credit Unions have come on board as sponsors of the Donal Curtin Cup.

The Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup will see 33 Clubs from across the county compete in over 200 games across 5 divisions commencing on Sunday March 24th.

Nora Fealy, Chairperson of Kerry LGFA said; “The support of the Kerry & West Limerick Credit Unions is a testament to their support of local communities. The ongoing support of the LGFA is crucial to raise the exposure of the game and support LGFA clubs across the county. Best of luck to all teams involved in the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup and we look forward to a busy season ahead!“

Speaking on behalf of the Kerry and West Limerick Credit Unions, Philip Lynch commented; “We are delighted to expand our recent support of the Kerry LGFA by coming on board as sponsor for the Credit Union Donal Curtin Cup. The sponsorship reflects commitment to strengthening grassroots clubs for the benefit of the people living in these communities which is central to the Credit Union ethos.”

Your local Kerry & West Limerick Credit Union branches can be found in key locations across the region, including Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Corca Dhuibhne, Abbeyfeale, Killorglin, Kenmare, Ballybunion, Rathmore, Cahersiveen, Castleisland, Ballyduff, Milltown, and Causeway.

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Kerry LGFA representatives and Kerry and West Limerick Credit Union representatives at the launch of the Donal Curtin Cup at Austin Stack Park last week. Included in front is Sean Hennessy, Kerry LGFA Treasurer; Philip Lynch, Cara Credit Union; Karena McCarthy, Killarney Credit Union; Nora Fealy, Chairperson of County Board; Ashley Fitzgerald, Listowel Credit Union and Fergus McAuliffe, Rathmore Credit Union. Photo by Dermot Crean

Double header this Sunday in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 – Round 7

Sunday 24th March – Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Kerry -v- Galway – Throw in: 3:45pm

Allianz Football League Division 1 – Round 7

Sunday 24th March – Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney

Kerry -v- Galway – Throw in: 1:45pm

Tickets: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/fbkerrydiv1?fbclid=IwAR32qHj3EaePoj61hT-SRipIgNvZb6ZrN2MC5W6FDRcsqvNxYwWQFr0pUFI

Kerry 1-15

Meath 0-5

By DENIESE O’FLAHERTY

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh led the way with a haul of 0-8 as Kerry put in a clinical performance against Meath in Donaghmore-Ashbourne.

She kicked six of them from play and such was Kerry’s dominance, particularly in the second half, Meath were limited to just scoring two points after the break and managed just a single point from play throughout the contest.

This result moved reigning Division 1 Champions Kerry back up to second place in the table with just one game remaining.

Just 19 seconds had elapsed when Ní Mhuircheartaigh opened the scoring. One minute later she created a goal chance but her effort was saved by Monica McGuirk.

Ní Mhuircheartaigh scored her second point in the third minute. Meath kept in touch with Kerry in the opening 10 minutes with three frees from the boot of Emma Duggan.

Playing with the aid of a strong wind Kerry kept the scoreboard ticking over with six unanswered points. Meath couldn’t create many scoring opportunities.

Emma Dineen shot wide in the 16th minute as the visitors dominated proceedings. Hannah O’Donoghue kicked over two fine points while Ní Mhuircheartaigh and Niamh Carmody were also on the scoresheet as Kerry held a six point lead at the break at 0-9 to 0-3.

McGuirk was called into action in the first minute of the second half, saving a shot from sub Danielle O’Leary. Kerry got their first score from a placed ball in the 33rd minute when Ní Mhuircheartaigh hit over a free.

Kerry played some good football and Meath couldn’t contain them. The lead was nine points in the 38th minute when Dineen fisted over. Shelly Melia kicked over a terrific point for Meath in the 39th minute, their first in 30 minutes of play.

That score was cancelled out minutes later when Ní Mhuircheartaigh scored her seventh point of the game. Kerry extended their lead to 13 points in the 45th minute when Dineen blasted the ball to the net.

Meath woes were compounded in the 49th minute when Ciara Smtyth was sin-binned. Ní Mhuircheartaigh kicked over a free in the 51st minute to put 14 points between the sides. Meath scored a consolation point right at the end when Marion Farrelly pointed a free.

Scorers – Kerry: L Ní Mhuircheartaigh 0-8 (0-2f), E Dineen 1-2, H O’Donoghue 0-3, N Carmody 0-1, L Scanlon 0-1.

Meath: E Duggan 0-3f, S Melia 0-1, M Farrelly 0-1f.

KERRY: C Butler; B O’Connor, E Lynch, C Murphy; A O’Connell, K Cronin, C McCarthy; M O’Connell, A Galvin; N Carmody (c), A Harrington, L Scanlon; H O’Donoghue, E Dineen, L Ní Mhuircheartaigh. Subs: D O’Leary for Harrington (ht), C Lynch for O’Connor (38), K Brosnan for McCarthy (50), J Lucey for Ní Mhuircheartaigh (56), R Smith for Galvin (56), J Gill for A O’Connell (60).

MEATH: M McGuirk (c); K Newe, A Sheridan, N Troy; N Gallogly, M.K. Lynch, A Cleary; M O’Shaughnessy, S Melia; M Thynne, L Young, C Smyth; M Byrne, M Farrelly, E Duggan. Subs: E Moyles for Byrne (41), A McCabe for Melia (46), S Lynch for Smyth (49), O Gore for Cleary (51), A O’Leary for Duggan (58)

Referee: Shane Curley (Galway)

Lidl Ladies National Football League

Division 1 – Round 6

Meath -v- Kerry

Sunday 17^th March – 3pm – Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA

Kerry Team

1. Ciara Butler – Castlegregory / Ciara de Buitléir
2. Bríd O’Connor – Na Gaeil / Bríd Ní Chonchúir
3. Eilís Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds / Eilís Ní Loinsigh
4. Ciara Murphy – MKL Gaels / Ciara Ní Mhurchú
5. Aishling O’Connell – Scartaglin / Aishling Ní Chonaill
6. Kayleigh Cronin – Dr Crokes / Kayleigh Ní Chróinín
7. Ciara McCarthy – Abbeydorney / Ciara Nic Cárthaigh
8. Mary O’Connell – Na Gaeil / Mary Ní Chonaill
9. Anna Galvin – Southern Gaels / Anna Ní Ghealbháin
10. Niamh Carmody – Finuge St Senans (Captain) Niamh Ní Chearmada
11. Danielle O’Leary – Rathmore / Danielle Ní Laoghaire
12. Lorraine Scanlon – Castleisland Desmonds / Lorraine Ní Scanláin
13. Hannah O’Donoghue – Beaufort / Hannah Nic Dhonnacha
14. Emma Dineen – Glenflesk / Emma Ní Dhuinnín
15. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh – Corca Dhuibhne / Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh
16. Mary Ellen Bolger – Southern Gaels / Mary Ellen Bholghuidhir
17. Deirdre Kearney – Na Gaeil / Deirdre Ní Chearna
18. Katie Brosnan – Firies / Katie Ní Bhrosnacháin
19. Cáit Lynch – Castleisland Desmonds / Cáit Ní Loinsigh
20. Amy Harrington – Inbhear Scéine Gaels / Amy Ní Harrachtáin
21. Niamh Ní Chonchúir – Cora Dhuibhne
22. Fay O’Donoghue – Beaufort / Fay Nic Dhonnchadha
23. Siobhán Burns – Dr Crokes / Siobhán Ní Bheirne
24. Aoife Dillane – Austin Stacks / Aoife Ní Dhuilleáin
25. Jess Gill – Southern Gaels / Jess Gill
26. Eilís O’Connor – Na Gaeil / Eilís Ní Chonchúir
27. Jadyn Lucey – Na Gaeil / Jadyn Ní Luasaigh
28. Kate O’Sullivan – Daingean Uí Chúis / Kate Ní Shúilleabháin
29. Róisín Smith – Cromane / Róisín Ní Ghabhann
30. Keri Ann Hanrahan – Killarney Legion / Keri Ann Ní Annracháin

Ticket Details: https://www.universe.com/events/2024-lidl-national-league-round-6-meath-v-kerry-tickets-YZT4V8?fbclid=IwAR3pOKTfFuZMRChmpuQrqXIeEeHXdXE97rAFtTZnQt1F8jQXbw9ZeXUaEMM

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