Minor Football Team News
8 Kerry Players on the Minor Stars Football Team of the Year
Monday 25th September, 2017
Electric Ireland GAA Minor Stars Football Team of the YearKerry Minor Team has 8 Players on the inaugural Electric Ireland GAA Minor Stars Football Team of the Year announced today.So congratulations to the following playersGoalkeeper Deividas Uosis (Dingle)Left Corner Back Cian Gammell (Killarney Legion)Right Half Back Michael Potts (Dr Crokes)Left Half Back Niall Donohue(Firies)Centre Field Barry Mahony (St Senans)Centre Forward David Clifford (Fossa)Left...
Kerry Minor Footballers make History
Tuesday 19th September, 2017
Kerry Minor Footballers make HistoryIt was a record breaking day in all sorts of ways at Croke Park on Sunday last as Kerry Minor footballers were crowned All Ireland champions and winners of the Tom Markham Cup for the 15th time in all when overwhelming Derry om a score of 6-17 to 1-8. Superbly led by team captain David Clifford, Kerry took control of this game inside the opening ten seconds when Clifford opened up the Derry defence for the first of his four goals and from there on...
Kerry win fourth All-Ireland minor football title in a row
Sunday 17th September, 2017
Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football FinalBy John Harrington at Croke Park - Courtesy of GAA.ieKERRY 6-17 DERRY 1-8The irresistible David Clifford inspired Kerry to a comfortable win over Derry in today’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Final.Clifford scored an incredible 4-4 from play, and there was a touch of class to every score.His ability to create space for himself with dummy solos before finishing clincially was a joy to watch, and...
Kerry Minors advance to All Ireland Final
Sunday 20th August, 2017
Electric Ireland Minor Football Championship Semi-Final - Courtesy of GAA.ieBy Paul Keane at Croke ParkKERRY 2-22 CAVAN 2-10David Clifford struck a brilliant 1-10 at Croke Park as Kerry secured a remarkable fourth consecutive Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football final place.Clifford, one of four players who lined out in last year's final win over Galway, oozed class and kicked 1-7 of his haul from open play. The Fossa teenager captained the side and set up a...
Fixtures for Kerry's Championship games confirmed
Monday 24th July, 2017
Fixtures for Kerry's Championship games confirmed.Croke Park have confirmed times and venues for Kerry's upcoming Championship games;Senior Quarter FinalsKerry Seniors will play Galway in Croke Park on Sunday next (30th) at 2pm with Roscommon and Mayo at 4pm.Minor & Junior ChampionshipDouble-Bill in Portlaoise on the Bank Holiday weekend - Saturday August 5th:Minor Quarter Final Kerry v Louth at 1:15pmJunior Final Kerry v Meath at 3pm....
Another Look Back at the Munster Minor Final
Tuesday 04th July, 2017
Kerry Minors Achieve 5 In-A-rowKerry 2-21 Clare 0-03By Diarmuid Kearney and Samuel MansfieldKerry have retained the Munster Minor Football Title after they cruised to a comprehensive 24 point win over Clare in Fitzgerald Stadium.The game threw in at 12PM as the curtain raiser for the Senior final and was sure to whet the appetite for Kerry fans as David Clifford climbed the steps to lift the cup.Kerry were determined to win this game to complete a 5 in a row but were behind...
Munster MFC Final: Kerry overpower Clare
Saturday 01st July, 2017
Munster Minor Football FinalKERRY 2-21 CLARE 0-3By Paul Brennan at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.By some distance this was the easiest of Kerry's five Munster minors title in a row, which keeps the Kingdom's winning streak in the province going back to 2013. But a rare provincial final appearance for Clare carried no silver lining at a sun-splashed Fitzgerald Stadium this afternoon.The crowds arrived in large numbers for this match, mostly to see wunderkind...
Kerry overcome Cork to set up Munster Minor Final vs Clare
Thursday 11th May, 2017
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Semi-FinalKerry overcome Cork to set up Munster Minor Final vs ClareKerry 2-17 Cork 1-10By Jimmy O'Sullivan-Darcy of Kerry's EyeThis was billed as a clash of minor titans and it lived up to all the billing right from the throw-in. Big Mark Keane came into this game with a formidable reputation and more than justified it by setting up Evan Murphy for a smashing goal. Kerry, completely focused, set to work with a will and rapidly...
Kerry face Cork in Munster Minor Championship Semi-Final
Thursday 20th April, 2017
Kerry face Cork in Munster Minor Championship Semi-FinalAs expected, Clare's victory over Waterford in last evening's Munster Minor Championship has paved the way for a winner takes all Munster Minor Championship Semi-Final meeting with Cork in Páirc Uí Rinn on Wednesday May 10th. Kerry eased their way to the Semi-Final following a decisive victory (2-16 to 1-6) over Clare before an attendance of 2,567 at Tralee’s Austin Stack Park....
Kerry through to Munster Minor Football Semi-Final
Wednesday 12th April, 2017
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Semi Final ClarificationKerry, Cork and Limerick have qualified for the semi finals, however, the exact semi final lineup will not be decided until the playoffs have been completed. While Kerry and Cork are on the same side of the Draw, repeat pairings are not allowed and if Waterford defeat Clare and then defeat Tipperary in the playoffs for instance then they would be drawn against Cork or Kerry as they have already played...
David Clifford is new Kerry Minor Captain
Tuesday 24th January, 2017
David Clifford is new Kerry Minor CaptainDavid Clifford of Fossa has been named as the new Kerry Minor captain for the coming year having been nominated by County Minor champions, East Kerry. We wish David wells as Kerry set out to defend their All Ireland crown.
Intercounty Football Fixtures Guide
Wednesday 11th January, 2017
Intercounty Football Fixtures GuideWith Christmas behind us supporters are already eagerly looking forward to the commencement of the Allianz Leagues and the start of the competitive intercounty action – here is a reminder of some of the fixtures to note:Kerry open their Allianz Football League campaign away to Donegal in Letterkenny on February 5th in the first of three away games, the others being away to Roscommon and Cavan.Kerry have four home games with two...
2016 - A Review
Wednesday 04th January, 2017
2016 – A ReviewA very successful year on the intercounty playing front, however, the big prize has eluded Kerry footballers once again in 2016.Overall it has been a very successful year on the intercounty scene and one that most counties would be very happy with, however, success here in Kerry is almost always dependant on how you do in the All Ireland Senior football championship and if that is the yardstick then on the face of it, 2016 may not have been regarded as a huge...
Kerry win third All-Ireland Minor Final in a row
Sunday 18th September, 2016
Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship FinalKerry 3-7 Galway 0-9By John Harrington at Croke Park for GAA.IEKerry won an impressive third Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship in a row in Croke Park today, but they were made to work hard for it by a tigerish Galway side.The final winning margin was comfortable enough in the end for Kerry, but this game was still in the melting pot until David Clifford scored an outrageously brilliant...
Kerry Minor Management, Captain & Path to Final
Friday 16th September, 2016
Kerry Minor Management, Captain & Path to Final Kerry Minor Football Manager â Peter KeanePeter Keane was appointed Kerry Minor Team manager in succession to Jack O'Connor late last year for a 2 year term. The St Marys (Cahersiveen) man has vast experience at underage level from his involvement with various Kerry Development Squads and was a Kerry Minor Selector in 2012 and 2013 with Mickey Ned O'Sullivan. He was manager of Killarney Legion last year when they took...
Kerry Minors qualify for All Ireland Minor Final
Sunday 28th August, 2016
Electric Ireland All-Ireland MFC Semi-Final Report from gaa.ieKERRY 2-26 KILDARE 0-10By John Harrington at Croke Park.The conveyor belt of young talent in Kerry football is turning merrily.Their minors put on a show in Croke Park in this All-Ireland minor semi-final as they swept Kildare aside with ease.Their kick-passing, support-play, and score-taking was a joy to watch and the Lilywhites simply couldnât cope with the finishing power of players like David...
Kerry Minors take on Kildare
Wednesday 24th August, 2016
Kerry Minors take on KildareKildare stand in the way of Kerry reaching a third successive All Ireland final when the sides clash in the semi final in the curtain raiser at Croke Park on Sunday next (1:30pm). Kerry of course, under the stewardship of Jack OâConnor, are champions of this grade for the past two years and so far the transition to the new team management headed up by Peter Keane has been seamless. Kerry opened their campaign with a very facile victory over...
Impressive Kerry Minors March on
Sunday 31st July, 2016
Electric Ireland MFC Quarter-FinalKerry 1-24 Derry 2-10By Jackie Cahill at Croke Park for GAA.ie Peter Keaneâs Kerry scored all bar one point of this afternoonâs winning tally from play as they cruised into the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football championship semi-finals.Ten players got on the scoresheet as the Kingdom saw off Derry by 11 points at Croke Park to set up a semi-final against Kildare or Mayo on August 28.This was excellent stuff from...
Kerry Minors make it 4 Munster Titles in a Row
Sunday 03rd July, 2016
Kerry Minors make it 4 Munster Titles in a RowThe Kerry minors achieved a 4 in a row of Munster titles when defeating Cork in Fitzgerald in the opening game this afternoon. Kerry, with goals from Bryan Sweeney and Sean O'Shea, led by 2-7 to 1-6 at the break and withstood a determined comeback by Cork to record a six points victory on a 3-14 to 3-8 scoreline with David Clifford (1-5) and Sean O'Shea (1-4) the top scorers.Kerry Minors are now through to the Quarter Finals where they...
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Semi Final Kerry 1-13 Clare 1-7
Thursday 12th May, 2016
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Semi FinalKerry 1-13 Clare 1-7Kerry qualified for another Munster Minor Football final and a meeting with either Cork or Limerick on July 3rd following a semi final victory over Clare at Milltown Malbay this evening. While the Kingdom never looked like they were going to be beaten by the home side, nevertheless Peter Keane and his management team have plenty to work on in the lead-in to the final.Kerry, who started with...
Kerry Minors open defence of Munster and All Ireland titles
Wednesday 13th April, 2016
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Round 1Kerry 2-21 Waterford 1-2Kerry cruised to victory in the first defence of their Electric Ireland Munster and All Ireland titles at Dungarvanâs Fraher field this evening when putting Waterford to the sword every bit as comprehensively as the final scoreline would suggest. From the moment young David Clifford pointed his side in front within 13 seconds of the start there was never the slightest hint of an...
Munster Minor Footballer of the Year - Mark O'Connor
Friday 11th December, 2015
Munster Minor Footballer of the Year â Mark OâConnor (CiarraÃ)Mark OâConnor is unlikely to forget the past two years in a hurry! The Dingle native has the unique distinction of putting two All Ireland Colleges (Hogan Cup) titles and two All Ireland Minor titles back to back â an achievement that most footballers can only dream of. Add in the fact that that he was joint captain of Pobal Scoil Chorca Dhuibhne and led by example as he captained the Minor...
Management Teams Ratified
Monday 02nd November, 2015
Management Teams Ratified The following Team Managements were ratified at tonight's meeting of the County Committee: Senior Hurling Ciarán Carey was ratified as the new Kerry Hurling Manager in succession the Eamonn Kelly. His term is for two years. His selectors are: Michael Conway (Lixnaw) and James McCarthy (Kilmoyley). Damien Ryall (Abbeydorney) will continue as the Physical Trainer. A Coach will be appointed at the next meeting. Senior Football Eamonn...
Kerry Minors : All Ireland Champions 2015
Tuesday 22nd September, 2015
Kerry Minors are double All Ireland ChampionsAfter bridging a gap of twenty years last year, the Kerry Minor footballers have now put back to back titles together following a tremendous display when outplaying Tipperary in the final at Croke Park on Sunday last. They certainly left no doubt as to who the best team in the country was and it was fitting that they saved their finest hour for the big day. The character of this team was tested in a big way against Cork in a winner takes...
Ciarraí Abú!
Sunday 20th September, 2015
We send our best wishes the Kerry Minor and Senior teams and management today.Safe journey to all our supporters.Ciarraà Abú! Post Match ReceptionThe usual post-match party for the Kerry senior and minor teams will take place in the Ballsbridge Hotel (formerly Jurys) on Sunday night. Admission is by ticket only and tickets may be purchased from the Kerry GAA Store in the Outlet Centre Killarney up to 1pm on Saturday.Tickets will also be available at the door while...
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