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BEST OF LUCK! To the Kerry Seniors In the All-Ireland Football Final
KERRY INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE
BEST WISHES TO THE KERRY TEAM IN THE ALL IRELAND FINAL.
Michael Gleeson
(Cathaoirleach, Killarney)
Clasheen, Killarney 087 2130973, michaelgleesonktc@eircom.net
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Kerry have spirit but all the odds favour Dublin It’s a dream final: Kerry versus Dublin, the Culchies versus the Jackeens, with Dublin bidding to make history with a five-in-arow, which has never been achieved. | By Eamonn Fitzgerald
Killarney Outlet Centre and Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce President and Dublin native Paul Sherry enjoying the build-up to the All Ireland football final in the Kerry GAA Store in Killarney Outlet Centre with store manager Luke Quinn and Eva Quinn. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
“It doesn’t get much better than a Dublin and Kerry final” Dub Paul supporting home county He may be living and working in Killarney for the last 20 years but Manager of the Killarney Outlet Centre, Paul Sherry, remains a true blue Dub! Originally from Drumcondra, a stone’s throw from Croke Park, he will definitely be supporting his home county this Sunday. And to add to the fun - the Kerry GAA merchandise store is based in the Outlet Centre – with the build-up to the big occasion more intense here than other locations in the county. “The banter around town is great,” he said. “Expectations are high and Kerry
have a big job to do. I supported Kerry all the way up to the semi-final. I was even at the Kerry-Mayo game but now that it is the final, I have to support my home county. I really hope they can do it, and make history with the five-in-a-row. This Kerry team are young enough and will have plenty of chances in the future and their days will come.” Still without a ticket, despite his extensive contact list in both counties, Paul says he will watch the game on the big screen in the INEC on Sunday - if he fails to get one. “This is a big occasion,” he added. “It doesn’t get much better than a Dublin and Kerry final and there is going to be a
Kerry fan John Paul Doyle in the Kerry GAA Store. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Kerry football fans Aisling O'Connor and Marek Trousil in Elverys Sports Shop in Killarney. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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Kerry came closest in 1982 when a late Séamus Darby goal denied them the honour they deserved. The recent semi-finals played out the same pattern. Dublin played second fiddle to Mayo in that first half but really came to life after half time when Con O’Callaghan rattled in two goals even though he was marked by Lee Keegan, Mayo’s best defender. Dublin took over completely then and won with plenty to spare. In the Kerry game Tyrone were masters in the first half and had a good lead at half time. Kerry woke up in the second half and a Stephen O’Brien goal sent them to victory. Dublin are hot favourites to win the fivein-a-row with a very strong team and mighty back-up. The subs are the vital cogs in the modern game and Dublin are streets ahead of every other team in this respect. What a bench in Cormac Costello, Cian O’Sullivan, Paddy Andrews, Johnny Small, Philly McMahon and Diarmuid Connolly. These would be starting on any other county team. Kerry’s bench is not as strong. In Stephen Cluxton they have the most experienced goalkeeper who is renowned for the accuracy of his kickouts, always getting his man. The matchups are very interesting. I
expect Jonny Cooper to pick up David Clifford with Davy Byrne slotting in at full back. Seán O’Shea is a vital man for Kerry scoring both from placed balls and from general play. He will come up against the bang in form James McCarthy and it is asking a lot of the Kenmare man to win this battle. Who will Kerry play alongside David Moran? Jack Barry may get the nod even though he has played very little football due to injury. However, he has done well on Brian Fenton in the past, so I expect to see him in the action at some stage. Brian Fenton is a vital cog in the Dublin machine and is a great man to crash through for a goal. Dublin have a very potent full forward line in Paul Mannion, Con O’Callaghan and Ciarán Kilkenny so Jason Foley, Tadhg Morley and Tom O’Sullivan will have a busy time keeping tabs on this trio. Kerry showed great heart in spirit in the semi-final and we hope to see that shining through again on Sunday. All the odds favour a Dublin win and everything has to go right for this young Kerry team. I do give them a sporting chance. Remember 1975 and Mick Dwyer’s Young guns surprising Dublin! However, the verdict goes to Dublin and it would not surprise me if they went on to win six or seven-in-a-row. They’ll earn the five-in-a-row against Peter Keane’s young guns on Sunday.
JERSEY DAY: Kerry footballer Dara Moynihan with mascot 'Rua' and work colleagues in Killarney Credit Union who participated in a 'Jersey Day' last Friday. Seated in front are: Emma Looney and Karena McCarthy. Back from left are: Miriam McCarthy, Joan Mangan, Shane Foley and Ciara Cronin. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
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Special Kerry-Dublin programme on eve of All-Ireland final RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta would like to invite Kerry fans who plan to be in Dublin tomorrow (Saturday) to join them for a special live programme presented by Dara Ó Cinnéide.
MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: It will be a busy weekend for renowned Killarney musician Liam O'Connor, his sons Oisin and Cillian and daughter Saoirse (girlfriend of Kerry footballer Dara Moynihan). They perform at The Electric Picnic today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) and will be the half-time entertainment act at the All-Ireland Football Final in Croke Park on Sunday. Picture: Eamonn Keogh
Anyone interested can join them in Pipers Corner on Marlborough Street in the city centre from 6.30pm. Dara will be joined by fans and pundits from the Dublin and Kerry camps for the programme, which is sure to include plenty of banter and laughs ahead of Sunday’s historic match. One lucky attendee will also walk away with a pair of tickets to the All-Ireland, which will be given away during the show. Guests for the programme, ‘Reacaireacht Cois Life’, will include Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Tomás Ó Sé and Tomás Ó Flatharta, with live music from Seán Potts and Paddy Glackin, two big Dublin supporters, and Paudie O’Connor and Aoife Ní Chaoimh, as well as many more. It should make for a very enjoyable evening.
Dara Ó Cinnéide.
PRESENTATION: Dr Stephen Cotter presented customised gumshields for the Kerry team ahead of this Sunday's All-Ireland Final! From l-r were: Peter Keane (Kerry Senior Football Manager), Dr Stephen Cotter, Tommy Walsh and James O'Donoghue.
Micheal O Muircheartaigh.
All Ireland Family Fun Day at the INEC Killarney
UP KERRY: A bunch of Killarney lads who are living in Sydney Australia are rooting for a Kerry win this Sunday.
“Rarer than hen’s teeth!”, “They are like gold-dust!” - Sick of hearing these answers when it comes to tickets All-Ireland tickets? Don’t worry - for those of us not lucky enough to be travelling to Croker on All-Ireland Final Sunday the INEC, Gleneagle, Killarney has the next best thing
as they will screen the All-Ireland Final between Kerry and Dublin on Munster’s biggest TV screen. Admission is free for the whole family! With bouncy castles and face painters for the kids along with DJ Donal Kids Entertainment, it’s the perfect place to stop the drive for five! Dublin supporters also welcome!
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From all the team at the Killarney Advertiser, we’d like to wish the Kerry Senior Football Team the very best of luck in the final this Sunday.
Best of luck to the KERRY TEAM & MANAGEMENT on Sunday from everyone in the East Kerry Board of the GAA
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