Tough first half seals Kerry’s fate

No joy for the Kerry LGFA team, who were beaten by Dublin in the All-Ireland final, 0-18 to 1-10, at Croke Park on Sunday last.

It was five points in it at the end but Dublin were clear leaders throughout. A late Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh goal brought Kerry closer.

Hopes were realistically high that the ladies of the Kingdom would succeed where the men failed in their quest for the Sam Maguire. However, the Brendan Martin Cup is also now residing in Dublin. The Dublin propaganda machine went into overdrive leading up to the game with the Dubs claiming that Kerry bullied them in previous outings this year. Well, it was Dublin who did the bullying at Croker on Sunday last, horsing into the Kerry ladies with near carte blanche permission from the referee.

Kerry’s fate was effectively sealed in the opening half when Dublin took the