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It’s a role few would envy but Lee Keegan of Mayo has embraced the challenge of man-marker, marshalling some of the most dangerous forwards in the country. Some of the battles between the 29-year-old and Diarmuid Connolly have been a pleasure to watch while he has also been tasked with the likes of Shane Walsh and Ciaran Kilkenny, and most …

Kerry 2-10 Mayo 3-11 Mayo are the Division 1 Football Champions for the first time since 2001 following an incredible second-half display against Kerry in Croke Park this afternoon. The Kingdom dominated the opening proceedings and goals from Gavin Crowley and Stephen O’Brien placed them firmly in the driving seat but a sensational comeback in the second half, capped with …

It’s a fixture that so often produces drama, so often produces classics and so often produces big scorelines. This weekend’s Allianz Football League Division 1 Final between Kerry and Mayo is sure to be a cracker. The two form teams in the country going head to head in HQ in a game that one would expect is played without sweepers …

    Kerry defender, Paul Murphy, insists his county cannot dwell on the lack of competition in the Munster Championship as they prepare for the Allianz League Division 1 final against Mayo. In a huge blow to the province, both Tipperary and Cork were relegated to Division 3 of the Allianz Football League while Clare were left clinging on to …

The weather caused further problems for the Allianz Leagues this week as two Gaelic Football games were postponed while other teams were forced to play in adverse conditions. In Division 2, Clare v Meath was postponed and the game will go ahead in Cusack Park, Ennis tomorrow instead at 2pm. There was plenty of action to enjoy across the two …

We have reached the penultimate round of the Allianz Football League group stages with a number of eye-catching fixtures in store this weekend.  In Division 1, Monaghan take on Cavan in Clones in what is essentially a relegation battle between the two bottom teams. Malachy O’Rourke’s side began the campaign with such promise in that victory against Dublin but have …

Brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of the Allianz Football & Hurling Leagues. Many expected today’s encounter to be a routine victory for Kerry at home to a struggling Monaghan. The Kingdom had enjoyed a 100 percent record in the Allianz Football League and, though they had been far from convincing at times throughout the campaign, they had also …

The dreadful weather conditions didn’t hamper a hectic day in the Allianz Football League as Leitrim joined Derry in securing promotion to Division 3. Sligo will take their place in the bottom division next year following a fifth loss, this time at the hands of Westmeath while in Division 2, Meath scraped past Kildare while Clare are left fighting to …

After an intriguing championship, the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup comes to a head tonight when UCC and St Mary’s clash in the decider in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.  The Belfast side stunned the reigning champions, UCD in the semi-final during the week, triumphing on a scoreline of 0-10 to 0-7. On Sunday, UCC blasted their way into their first Sigerson Final …

Former All Ireland winning captain, Fionn Fitzgerald, has confirmed that his inter-county career with Kerry has come to an end as he turns his focus to his club, Dr Crokes.  The 28-year-old made his debut for the Kingdom in the Allianz Football League in 2013 and the following year, he was co-captain with Kieran O’Leary as they lifted the Sam …

Brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of the Allianz Football & Hurling Leagues. It was another busy day of Allianz Football League action as Kerry recorded their second win of the campaign while Mayo inflicted further woe on Tyrone. Mickey Harte’s side remain winless in the competition while Mayo are flying high following their comprehensive nine-point victory. The same could …

Former Kerry footballer, Darran O’Sullivan, strongly believes that the Kingdom need to be challenged in the Munster championship if they are to be serious All Ireland contenders. In June of last year, Kerry recorded their sixth Senior Munster Football title in a row when they dismantled rivals, Cork, in the final on a scoreline of 3-18 to 2-4. Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s …

Though the championship didn’t exactly go to plan for Kerry, one major positive from 2018 was the emergence of David Clifford as one of their star players. The 19-year-old scored a phenomenal 4-18 throughout Kerry’s campaign, including 1-5 during the otherwise dismal encounter with Galway and that all important goal against Monaghan that saw them live to fight another day. …

There have been many changes in Kerry football recently but forward, Seán O’Shea, insists that their younger players can lead the county through the transition.  Éamonn Fitzmaurice stepped down as manager of the senior team in August after six years in charge, and was replaced by All Ireland winning minor boss, Peter Keane. Despite failing to make the semi-final stage …

RTE are set to air, ‘Players Of The Faithful’, a documentary on how Offaly stopped Kerry’s ‘drive for five’ in 1982, on December 28th at 9.30pm All eyes will be on Dublin next year as they look to chase the elusive All Ireland ‘five-in-a-row’ dream. Many teams have come close in the past, including Kilkenny in 2010, but the team …

Former Kerry underage football star, Conor Cox, has completed his move to the Roscommon football panel for the 2019 season.  Cox has won three All Ireland junior medals with the Kingdom in 2012, 2015 and 2017. In last year’s decider, the sharpshooter notched up a score of 1-5 from play in the 2-19 to 1-14 victory over Meath. Although Cox was …

Former All Ireland winner, Tommy Walsh, has had recent involvement with the Kerry football according to his club manager, as speculation continues over where he will feature for the Kingdom in 2019. Speaking to Radio Kerry, Kerins O’Rahilly’s manager, Mícheál Quirke, believes the 30-year-old still has much to offer Peter Keane’s panel should his fitness be good enough. Walsh won an …