THE GARVEYS SUPERVALU SENIOR COUNTY FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS DR CROKES VERSUS KENMARE SHAMROCKS 1:30 i.n. Réiteoir: Padraig O Sullivan (Firies) RATHMORE VERSUS SOUTH KERRY 3:15 i.n. Réiteoir: Paul Hayes (Kerins O Rahillys) KERRY GAA STÁID AN GHEARALTAIGH, CILL ÁIRNE DÉ DOMHNAIGH 24Ú MEAN FÓMHAIR 2017 EXTRA TIME APPLIES IN BOTH GAMES IN THE EVENT OF A DRAW Photos: s Eye www.kerrygaa.ie 2
Cover Photo: Sean O'Shea (Kenmare Shamrocks), Daithi Casey (Dr Crokes), Paul Murphy (Rathmore), Niall O Shea (South.
Céad Míle Fáilte roimh gach duine chuig Páirc Aibhistín de Staic, Trálí inniú. Fáilte chuig na imreoirí, Oifigí agus na lucht Leanúna, coimh maith le na Reiteoirí agus na n-oifigí freisin. You are all very welcome here today to the senior football Championship semi-final double bill between East and Kerins O Rahillys in the opening game followed by Austin Stacks and West. Both of these games promise to showcase all that is best in football as the sides strive for places in the semi final of the Championship. Minors On Sunday last our minor footballers made history by winning the first and last 4-in-a-row All Ireland football finals. The manner of the victory was unprecedented and is undoubtedly one of the most complete and flawless performances ever delivered by a Team in Croke Park at any level. Great Credit is due to Peter Keane and his management team who delivered back to back titles for following the two previous year wins under the stewardship of Jack O Connor. The impact of the Coaching structures put in place are obviously bearing fruit and we must note and acknowledge the work and commitment of Donal Daly, Eamonn Whelan, Tony O Keeffe and Terence Houlihan as well as the other GDA s and Development Squad Coaches. It is a truly remarkable achievement by any yardstick. Currans Development Current Status 4 sand based pitches and drills area fully installed & completed Clubhouse consists of 8nr changing rooms, gym, dedicated medical/physio & rehab area, canteen, kitchen, offices & cafe all now Fáiltiú an Chathaoirligh complete Gym fit-out to take place in November/December 2017 Pitch Lighting to be installed by December 2017 The completed facility will ultimately incorporate 6 pitches Facility will be fully available to all inter county teams in January 2018 Further International fundraising initiatives are planned for the coming year Senior Footballers Our senior football team were defeated in the All Ireland Semi Final Replay against Mayo. I would like to thank Éamonn Fitzmaurice, his selectors and management team for the tireless work put in during the year. With an undoubted source of footballing talent coming through from our U-21 and minor grades it is incumbent on all of us in to afford Senior Management the latitude to integrate these players into the senior set up in a structured and managed way. Our collective challenge is to introduce the players into the senior squad and give them sufficient game time while simultaneously ensuring that their physical development and wellbeing is nurtured and protected. I am confident that those charged with this responsibility will do so successfully. County Championship Review At our last County Committee meeting I appointed Eamonn Whelan to chair the County Championship Review group. This appointment delivers on a promise made at the start of the year to appoint a group to assess the effectiveness of the new championship structure. The group will report with their findings to the November County Committee meeting. Buíochas Díbh go Léir, TIM MURPHY Cathaoirleach Coiste Chontae Chiarraí COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINALS BY 5 2016 Dr Crokes 1-16 Kerins O Rahillys 0-14 Dingle 0-12 South 0-11 Rathmore 1-12 Mid 0-13 Kenmare District 0-15 Austin Stacks 0-12 2015 South 0-14 Kilcummin 1-8 Killarney Legion 4-9 Kerins O Rahillys 1-15 Kenmare District 1-15 West 0-11 Rathmore 2-15 Dr Crokes 1-13 2014 Mid 2-14 Laune Rangers 1-9 Austin Stacks 0-17 West 0-7 Dingle 2-9 Killarney Legion 2-8 Shannon Rangers 3-11 South 1-7 2013 Kerins O Rahillys 1-15 Milltown/C Maine 0-12 Dr Crokes 3-16 Rathmore 0-9 Feale Rangers 3-12 St Brendans 0-15 Austin Stacks 2-12 St Kierans 1-10 2012 Laune Rangers 3-12 Rathmore 2-5 St Kierans 1-22 Kenmare 2-12 Dingle 2-12 Feale Rangers 1-13
Garveys Supervalu Senior County Football Championship quarterfinal By Paul Brennan Dr Crokes v Kenmare Shamrocks - PREVIEW AS sequels go, it s hard to see how this one can rival the original. A fortnight ago, at this same venue, Dr Crokes and Kenmare Shamrocks slugged it out against each other and a gale-force wind in the Senior Club Final before Crokes prevailed after extra-time. There s no silverware or title on offer today but this quarter-final is, in almost every sense, the bigger game. Dr Crokes can t retain their county championship title this afternoon but they can lose it. And if that goes then so does their All-Ireland Club title. That s what s on the line for the Killarney club. Kenmare have less to lose but, in many ways, they ve a lot more to gain. A win would nudge them another step along the county championship food chain, obviously, but victory would also mean another big step forward in this team s development. A Kenmare win would also bring about what would be Dr Crokes first defeat in 18 matches across county league, county championship, club championship and the All- Ireland series since January. That in itself illustrates that the Killarney men haven t slackened off one bit since claiming the Andy Merrigan Cup last March. It s not unreasonable to suggest that much of Crokes continuing appetite and application this year has been down to Colm Cooper s sole focus on club football, but and it seems heresy to say this Cooper no longer seems the main man in this team. Daithi Casey continues to be Photos: s Eye Ger Hartnett of Mid keeps a close eye on Colm Cooper of Dr Crokes during their Senior Football Championship Round 1 clash in Fitzgerald Stadium the driving force from midfield, often overshadowing Johnny Buckley, while Gooch has plenty of competition / assistance from Kieran O Leary and Micheal Burns, among others, in the attack. Sifting through the Senior Club Final for evidence of how this match might play out comes with a caveat: that gale-force wind two weeks ago rendered that match the quintessential game of two halves. Or four quarters, of sorts, when one factors in the extra-time. Kenmare did remarkably well to stay on Crokes coat-tails in the first half, and their two brilliantly constructed and executed goals kept them in touch on the scoreboard just enough to give them something to chase in the second half. And chase it they did. Sean O Shea with nine converted frees and three points from play was Kenmare s main man, but he couldn t have done what he did without a strong support cast, led admirably by Stephen O Brien, along with David Hallissey, Michael McCarthy and Paul O Connor among others. It goes without saying that Kenmare are going to have to build a big score this afternoon. It s a bad and rare day that this Crokes team doesn t score in the region of 15 points, but the reality is that Kenmare are probably going to have to mine 17 or 18 points to win, unless weather conditions dictate a low-scoring affair. That means Kenmare are going to need goals. They snaffled two the last day out and we can be certain Pat O Shea will have come down heavy on his defence for what was, essentially,
Kenmare manager John O Sullivan said the team would take confidence from their performance, and Shamrocks would do worse than to fully believe they can avenge that loss. We ve seen teams get crucified when trying to go mano a mano with Dr Crokes but we ve also seen teams try to defend in numbers and contain Crokes and also get beat. Photos: s Eye poor defending. It isn t in Crokes DnA to employ a sweeper but expect Fionn Fitzgerald, Gavin White et al to be much less generous today. David Hallissey of Kenmare Shamrocks in control of this situation against Killarney Legion in the Round 1 Replay at Kenmare This is a county championship quarter-final. It s knockout football. A certain amount of courage is required. Kenmare showed a fortnight ago that they could match Crokes in almost every aspect of the game, notwithstanding that Crokes did spurn quite a few goals chances. Kenmare must surely back themselves to rack up the scores through O Shea, O Brien and O Connor, and hope their defence can contain Cooper and co. But therein lies the problem for Kenmare. Dr Crokes have so many scoring outlets that defending against them is like trying to blow out those birthday candles that keep re-lighting. you quench one fire and another flares up. Cold logic says the defending champions will find a way to win. PatHS to the QuaRteR-FinaLS DR CROKeS By SyLveSTeR HenneSSy Round 1: Dr Crokes 2-14 Mid 0-9 Round 2: Dr Crokes 7-17 St Brendan s 0-16 total Scored: 9-31; total Conceded: 0-25: average Scored: 4-17; average Conceded: 0-13; average Winning Margin: 16 points Scorers: Colm Cooper 3-8, Kieran O Leary 3-3, Daithí Casey 2-5, Gavin White 1-2, Jordan Kiely 0-3, Shane Murphy, Alan O Sullivan 0-2 each, David O Leary, Chris Brady, Gavin O Shea, Fionn Fitzgerald, Paul Clarke, Brian Looney 0-1each. KenMaRe SHaMROCKS Round 1: Killarney Legion 0-15 Kenmare Shamrocks 1-12 Round 1 Replay: Killarney Legion 2-13 Kenmare Shamrocks 1-15 Round 2: Kenmare Shamrocks 3-13 Kenmare District 3-8 Round 3: Kenmare Shamrocks 0-17 Feale Rangers 0-12 total Scored: 5-57; total Conceded: 5-48; average Scored: 1-15 average Conceded: 1-13; average Winning Margin: 2 points Scorers: Sean O Shea 1-23, Paul O Connor 1-12, Shane O Sullivan 1-2, Brian O Sullivan 1-1, Stephen O Brien 0-4, Kevin Price 1-0, Micheál McCarthy, Dara O Shea, Kevin O Sullivan 0-3 each, Sean O Leary, Mark Crowley 0-2 each, David Hallissey, Aidan Crowley 0-1 each.
player profile Name: JOHN PAYNE Club: Dr Crokes DOB: 17/02/1987 Weight: 76kg Height: 5 9 Occupation: Postman When and where did you first play Football? Dr Crokes underage training 1992 (Fitzgerald Stadium second pitch) Childhood Gaa Heroes: Maurice Fitzgerald inter County experience: Minor in 2005 - Lost to Mayo Sporting achievements to date: 1 All Ireland Club, 5 Munster Club, 5 County Championships, 8 O Donoghue Cups, 4 Club Championships, 5 County League, 1 Molyneaux Cup. Favourite Venue: Fitzgerald Stadium Biggest influence on your sporting career to date: Dr Crokes managers/mentors Most memorable sporting moment as a player? Winning All Ireland Club 2017 Biggest Sporting Disappointment: Losing Minor County Final 2005 in ten years time i hope to be... Married! if there was a transfer market in Gaa who would you buy? Aidan O Shea the best invention ever: GPS One word to describe yourself: Shy! Something people may not know about you? I don t drink tea! What skill do you think is the most important in Football? Passing advice for young players: Always do your best Favourite sport other than Football? Soccer What Sporting event would you like most to attend? Champions League Final (with Liverpool in it) What do you like most about the Gaa? Friends you make How would you improve the Gaa? Sort the club fixtures name 2 Gaa People you would invite to Dinner and why? James Hurley and Joe Brolly (to see the fireworks) What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Keeping fit Hobbies: Golf, Hiking, Cooking Favourite Food? Indian Favourite Music: Trad Favourite Film: The young Offenders Facebook or twitter? Facebook Photos: s Eye
player profile Name: DARA O SHEA Club: Kenmare Shamrocks DOB: 23/02/1997 Weight: 12st 8lbs Height: 5 11 Occupation: Student When and where did you first play Football? The back garden as a kid Childhood Gaa Heroes: Tomás Ó Sé inter County experience: Minor in 2015 and Junior 2016 Sporting achievements to date: Munster and All-Ireland Minor Medals 2015, Munster and All-Ireland Junior Medals 2016,County and Munster Intermediate Medals 2016 any Superstitions before a match? White socks under my football socks Favourite Venue: Fr. Breen Park, Kenmare Biggest influence on your sporting career to date: My Father Most memorable sporting moment as a player? Winning the County Intermediate Final Last year Biggest Sporting Disappointment: Losing the All-Ireland Intermediate Semi-Final with my Club in ten years time i hope to be... Still playing football with a good job if there was a transfer market in Gaa who would you buy? Diarmuid Connolly the best invention ever: The Mobile Phone What skill do you think is the most important in Football? Kick Passing advice for young players: Practice what you re bad at Favourite sport other than Football? Basketball or American Football What Sporting event would you like most to attend? Super Bowl What do you like most about the Gaa? The friends you make How would you improve the Gaa? Get rid of the black card name 2 Gaa People you would invite to Dinner? Paul Galvin and Jamie Clarke. What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Commuting from Dublin Hobbies: Fifa and netflix Favourite Food? Chicken and Pasta Favourite Music: Kings of Leon Favourite Film: The Dark Knight Facebook or twitter? Facebook Photos: s Eye
DR.CROKES 1 Shane Murphy 2 John Payne 3 Fionn Fitzgerald 4 David O Leary 5 Shane Doolan 6 alan O Sullivan 7 Gavin White 8 Johnny Buckley 9 Daithí Casey (c) 10 Micheál Burns 11 Gavin O Shea 12 Brian Looney 13 Colm Cooper 14 Chris Brady 15 Kieran O Leary Fir Ionad 16. JOHnny O LeaRy 17. MiCHaeL MOLOney 18. ambrose O DOnOVan 19. MiKe MiLneR 20. LuKe Quinn 21. CiLLian FitzGeRaLD 22. tony BROSnan 23. JaSOn Lyne 24. PauL CLaRKe 25. DaViD SHaW 26. DaViD naughton 27. MaRK egan 28. BiLLy COuRtney 29. BRian FitzGeRaLD 30. JORDan KieLy 31. P.J. LaWLOR 32. MiCHaeL CaSey 33. eoin BROSnan BainiStíOCHt: Bainisteoir: Pat O Shea Róghnoirí: Harry O neill, eddie O Sullivan and niall O Callaghan Dr. Crokes Cúil Cúilíní Seachaí 45m Saor Ciceanna 1 Adh Leath 2 Adh leath IOMLÁN
KENMARE SHAMROCKS 1 Kieran Fitzgibbon 2 Dara O Shea 3 tommy O Sullivan 4 Dara Crowley 5 Matt Murnane 6 Shane O Sullivan 7 Sean O Leary 8 David Hallissey 9 Sean O Shea 10 Mark Crowley 11 Michéal McCarthy 12 Donal O Connor 13 Kevin O Sullivan (c) 14 Paul O Connor 15 Stephen O Brien Fir Ionad 16. Ray O'SHea 17 BRian O'SuLLiVan 18 JOe DOyLe 19 DaViD CROnin 20 BRian CLiFFORD 21 COLM O'SuLLiVan 22 GaVin O'SHea 23 KeVin PRiCe 24 CiaRán O'SuLLiVan 25 ROB HODnett 26 JaMeS DunCan 27 tom O'SuLLiVan 28 JOHn CROWLey 29 aaron O'CaLLaGHan BainiStíOCHt: John O Sullivan DJ Brennan Tomás Carey Kenmare Cúil Cúilíní Seachaí 45m Saor Shamrocks Ciceanna 1 Adh Leath 2 Adh leath IOMLÁN
RATHMORE 1 Padraig McCarthy 2 Mike J. Kelliher 5 Paul Murphy 3 Cathal Murphy 6 Conor O Sullivan 4 t.j. Friel 7 Brendan O Keeffe (c) 8 Donal O Sullivan 9 aidan O Mahony 13 10 Daniel O Sullivan eoin Lawlor 11 Mark Ryan 14 Shane Ryan 12 George O Keeffe 15 John Moynihan Fir Ionad 16. KennetH O KeeFFe 17. BRian O LeaRy 18. Dean FitzGeRaLD 19. BRian FRieL 20. CiLLian O COnnOR 21. MaRK Reen 22. tadhg O MaHOny 23. COLM KeLLy 24. JOHn O KeeFFe 25. DaMian CROnin 26. MiCHeaL O MaHOny 27. DOnnaCHa McCaRtHy 28. MaRK t. Reen 29. DOnaL MOyniHan 30. JaMeS O SuLLiVan 31. PaDRaiG CROnin 32. DeniS McCaRtHy 33. BRian MOyniHan 34. BRyan CROWLey 35. tommy SHeaHan BainiStíOCHt: Derek Moynihan, Padraig Murphy, Donnacha Crowley Rathmore Cúil Cúilíní Seachaí 45m Saor Ciceanna 1 Adh Leath 2 Adh leath IOMLÁN
SOUTH KERRY 1 Padraig O Sullivan Skellig Rangers 2 Brian Sugrue Renard 5 Paul O Sullivan Valentia 3 Mark Griffin St. Michaels /Foilmore 6 John Curran Valentia 4 Fionán Clifford Waterville 7 Robert Wharton Renard 8 Bryan Sheehan St. Marys 9 Brendan O Sullivan Valentia 10 Conor O Shea St. Marys 13 Ronan Hussey Sneem /Derrynane 11 Paul O Donoghue St. Marys 14 Matthew O Sullivan St. Michaels /Foilmore 12 Graham O Sullivan Dromid Pearses 15 Daniel Daly St. Marys Fir Ionad 16. Mike Daly St. Marys 17. niall O Shea Dromid Pearses 18. Oran Clifford Waterville 19. ian Galvin Sneem /Derrynane 20. Barry Dwyer Waterville 21. Chris Farley Dromid Pearses 22. Shane O Connor Dromid Pearses 23. Bernard Walsh Skellig Rangers 24. Dilan O Donoghue Dromid Pearses 25. Darragh O Sullivan St. Marys 26. Darragh Scanlon St. Michaels / Foilmore 27. anthony Cournane St. Marys 28. Brandon Hoare Castlegregory BainiStíOCHt: Wiliam Harmon, Humphrey Shanahan, Willie Power South Cúil Cúilíní Seachaí 45m Saor Ciceanna 1 Adh Leath 2 Adh leath IOMLÁN
Garveys Supervalu Senior County Football Championship quarterfinal By Jimmy Rathmore v South - PREVIEW D Arcy THe clash of club side Rathmore with divisional side South should be one to savour in the Fitzgerald Stadium. South are a recent superpower, having beaten Killarney Legion in a replayed final just two years ago, while Rathmore have to go back to 2011 for a Senior Club Championship crown. However, they have very much been on a rising tide of late with an allconquering Dr. Crokes side losing out in a gripping O'Donoghue Cup contest between the sides last year. They John Moynihan of Rathmore has Padraig De Brúin of east to contend with during their Senior Football Championship Round 1 clash in Fitzgerald Stadium were a bit unlucky to finish just outside a League Final berth, coming third behind Crokes and Rahillys. During that league campaign, they amassed a phenomenal 28 goals in 11 games against the top clubs in the county. Rathmore opened their campaign with a thriller against east and survived a late goal chance by minor star David Clifford to win by 1-12 to 1-10. They were at home to Feale Rangers in the next round and led all through in a game that was occasionally fractious but filled with quality football. Shane Ryan has been a key threat at corner forward, but has lined out in goal in recent games. John Moynihan in the other corner is a goal-poacher par excellence. It is expected that eoin Lawlor will be back from injury to spearhead the attack. minor duties have held Brian Friel out of the action in the campaign this far, but he is sure to feature prominently. Aidan O'Mahony and Donal O'Sullivan form a midfield that will go toe to toe with anybody, while the defence features Paul Murphy, outstanding in both halves of the field and a real engine for the attack. Brendan O'Keeffe should slot straight in at full back, with Conor O'Sullivan manning centre back. That the game is on in Fitzgerald Stadium might prima facie be an advantage for the east club, but in fact that wide space suits South 's expansive style of football. The old adage has it that divisional sides take some time to properly gel in the championship but get better with each passing game. South 's form certainly seems to bear that out. The 2015 champions opened their campaign with a loss to Kerins O'Rahillys, with neither Killian young nor Bryan Sheehan able to play. Sheehan was back in top form against a struggling Kilcummin in the following round and his 1-4 and niall Ó Sé's first minute goal meant that the challengers were on the rack all through, South winning comfortably by 2-17 to 1-5. Rathmore are, of course, a different proposition given the form lines, but South have strength in depth. Padraig O'Sullivan mans the goals, while Paul O'Sullivan, Mark Griffin, and Photos: s Eye
Photos: s Eye Fionán Clifford form a formidable barrier in front of him that's before one even considers the possible return of Killian young. The half back line is a very strong platform, with Graham O'Sullivan, the versatile Denis Daly, and Robert Wharton all playing some superb football this year. Bryan Sheehan's freetaking excellence sometimes makes people South 's Denis Daly gets away from Kerins O Rahilly s tommy Begley during the forget how great a Garveys SuperValu County Football Championship Round 1 game at Strand Rd midfielder he is, and Brendan O'Sullivan's brilliance with the Juniors saw him rightly included in the senior line-up this year. The district that gave the likes of Mick O'Dwyer, Jack O'Shea, Maurice Fitzgerald, and Declan O'Sullivan has never lacked for scoring power, Paul O'Donoghue, Barry O'Dwyer, Conor O'Shea, Matthew O'Sullivan, Daniel Daly, deadly dangerous veteran niall Ó Sé, Chris Farley, Darragh O'Sullivan, and Dilan O'Donoghue all fit that mould. On that basis, South will go into this one wearing a slight favourites tag, but this likely to be too close to call. One thing s for sure, this will be a cracking game of football. PatHS to the QuaRteR-FinaLS By SyLveSTeR HenneSSy RatHMORe Round 1: Rathmore 1-12 east 1-10 ; Round 2: Rathmore 2-16 Feale Rangers 2-7; total Scored: 3-28; total Conceded: 3-17; average Scored: 2-13; average Conceded: 2-7; average Winning Margin: 6 points; Scorers: Shane Ryan 0-12, Mark Reen 1-7, George O Keeffe 2-1, Donal O Sullivan, Conor O Sullivan 0-2 each, John Moynihan, Mike Joe Kelliher, eoin Lawlor, Mark Ryan 0-1 each. SOutH KeRRy Round 1: Kerins O Rahilly s 2-16 South 2-12; Round 2: South 2-17 Kilcummin 1-5; Round 3: South 1-13 Dingle 0-10; total Scored: 5-42; total Conceded: 3-31 average Scored: 2-13; average Conceded: 1-10; average winning Margin: 6 points; Scorers: Daniel Daly 1-8, Paul O Donoghue 0-11, Bryan Sheehan, Ronan Hussey 1-5 each, niall O Shea 1-4, Brendan O Sullivan 10, Barry O Dwyer 0-3, Ian Galvin 0-2, Dylan O Donoghue, Denis Daly, Graham O Sullivan, Killian young 0-1 each.
player profile Name: MARK RYAN Club: Rathmore DOB: 21/7/1998 Weight: 12 stone Height: 6 Occupation: Student When and where did you first play Football? Front lawn with Dad Childhood Gaa Heroes: Aidan O Mahony & Declan O Sullivan inter County experience: Minor 2016 and Under 21 2017 Sporting achievements to date: Munster and All Ireland Minor medals, 2 east O Donoghue Cup medals, 1 Minor Co. Championship medal, County Underage and east League medals. Favourite Venue: Croke Park marginally ahead of Rathbeg! Biggest influence on your sporting career to date: Family Most memorable sporting moment as a player? Winning a Minor All Ireland last year Biggest Sporting Disappointment: Losing Co. Championship semi final in 2016 in ten years time i hope to be... Healthy and doing what I love if there was a transfer market in Gaa who would you buy? Diarmuid Connolly the best invention ever: The Human Being! One word to describe yourself: Delightful! Something people may not know about you? I am a wicked Fifa player just ask Ian Cremin What skill do you think is the most important in Football? Hard work advice for young players: enjoy the highs and be grateful for the lows Favourite sport other than Football? Rugby What Sporting event would you like most to attend? All Ireland Hurling Final What do you like most about the Gaa? Lessons you learn and the friendships you make How would you improve the Gaa? Shorter season with more games name 2 Gaa People you would invite to Dinner and why? Brian Cody and Jim Gavin their records speak for themselves What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Balancing studies and football Hobbies: Reading and the odd golf outing 2nd one is questionable! Favourite Food? Shepherd s Pie Favourite Music: I m very diverse Favourite Film: Fast & Furious Facebook or twitter? Instagram! Photos: s Eye
player profile Name: FIONÁN CLIFFORD Club: Waterville (South ) DOB: 07/10/1995 Weight: 12 stone Height: 6 Occupation: Student When and where did you first play Football? Waterville GAA pitch aged 6 Childhood Gaa Heroes: Marc Ó Sé and Seamus Moynihan inter County experience: Minor 2013, U21 2016, Junior 2014, 2016. Sporting achievements to date: Munster Minor 2013, Munster and All Ireland Junior 2016, various underage championships with the club, U14 and U21 county Championships with South any Superstitions before a match? no Favourite Venue: Fitzgerald Stadium Biggest influence on your sporting career to date: Family Most memorable sporting moment as a player? Winning U21 County Final 2016 Biggest Sporting Disappointment: Injuring my ankle a few days before 2014 All-Ireland Junior final in ten years time i hope to be... Still playing football to a high level if there was a transfer market in Gaa who would you buy? Jack McCaffrey (Dublin) the best invention ever: Aeroplane One word to describe yourself: Committed! Something people may not know about you? I have another County Championship match with UCC straight after the Rathmore game! What skill do you think is the most important in Football? Kick passing advice for young players: Give everything you have in training in order to improve Favourite sport other than Football? Golf What Sporting event would you like most to attend? Augusta Masters What do you like most about the Gaa? The competitiveness and rivalries in club football How would you improve the Gaa? More championship games for weaker counties name 2 Gaa People you would invite to Dinner and why? Mick O Dwyer and Jim McGuinness to see how much football has changed over the last 30/40 years What is the hardest part of your sporting life? Travelling long distances for training Hobbies: Golf, Watching Tv Favourite Food? Bacon and Cabbage Favourite Music: no real preference Favourite Film: Goodfellas Photos: s Eye
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4 KeRRy MinORS COMPLete 4 in-a-row OF all ireland MinOR titles 2014 Captain: LiaM KeaRney (Spa) 2-16 Clare 2-18 tipperary 2-17 Cork 2-15 Kildare 1-14 Mayo 0-17 Donegal 0-7 0-7 2-13 1-8 2-7 1-10 2015 Captain: MaRK O COnnOR (Dingle) 0-14 0-16 2-14 2-12 1-11 4-14 Clare Cork tipperary Sligo Derry tipperary 0-3 1-12 1-11 1-6 1-6 0-6 2016 Captain: Sean O SHea (Kenmare) 2-21 1-13 3-14 1-24 2-26 3-7 Waterford Clare Cork Derry Kildare Galway 1-12 1-7 3-8 2-10 0-10 0-9 2017 Captain: DaViD CLiFFORD (Fossa) 2-16 2-17 2-21 1-21 2-22 6-17 Clare Cork Clare Louth Cavan Derry 1-6 1-10 0-3 2-9 2-10 1-8
Garveys Supervalu Senior Football Championship 2017 ROUND 1 Open Draw 16 TEAMS (8 v 8) Dingle 3-16 Kenmare District 2-4 Austin Stacks 0-16 St. Kierans 1-13 St Brendan's 2-17 Kilcummin 2-14 Killarney Legion 0-15 Kenmare Sham. 1-12 Rathmore 1-12 East 1-10 Kerins O'Rahilly's 2-16 South 2-12 Feale Rangers 1-13 West 0-12 Dr Crokes 2-14 Mid 0-9 Austin Stacks 0-14 St Kierans 1-9 (R) Killarney Legion 2-13 Kenmare Sham 1-15 (R) ROUND 2A (WINNERS GROUP) Dr Crokes 7-17 St Brendans 0-16 Rathmore 2-16 Feale Rangers 2-7 Kerins O Rahillys 2-13 Dingle 3-9 Austin Stacks 4-13 Killarney Legion 3-6 ROUND 2B (LOSERS GROUP) South 2-17 Kilcummin 1-5 East 4-15 Mid 1-11 Kenmare Sham 3-13 Kenmare District 3-8 West 0-14 St Kierans 0-13 ROUND 3 (LOSERS 2A v WINNERS 2B) East 3-24 St Brendans 4-18 West 1-18 Killarney Legion 0-18 Kenmare Sham. 0-17 Feale Rangers 0-12 South 1-13 Dingle 0-10 QUARTER FINALS (OPEN DRAW) Kerins O Rahillys - - East - - Austin Stacks - - West - - Dr Crokes - - Kenmare Sham. - - Rathmore - - South - - 2017 AIB MUNSTER GAA FOOTBALL SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Round Date Venue QF 1 Tipperary V w/e 29/10 Tipperary QF 2 Cork V Waterford w/e 29/10 Cork SF 3 Winner of 1 V Clare w/e 12/11 Tipp or SF 4 Winner of 2 V Limerick w/e 12/11 Cork or Waterford FINAL w/e 26/11
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