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Kerry SFL Preview: Division 1 set to go down to the wire
Rathmore have edged in front in Division 1 of the County League but with a number of big teams breathing down their neck, they won’t be counting their chickens just yet.
Liam Hassett’s men are one point clear at the top following last weekend’s comfortable victory over whipping boys St Mary’s and they now know that two wins from their last two games will guarantee them first place and, crucially, home advantage in the league final.
The next step is to beat Kilcummin in Rathbeg tomorrow (Sunday) at 3pm. The reigning All-Ireland Intermediate champions have little to play for - they can’t realistically go down and they’re not in contention for a spot in the final – but this fixture will serve as an interesting preview of a greater battle to come.
Kilcummin will play Rathmore in the Senior Club Championship relegation playoff once both sides are finished in the County Championship, with the losers getting demoted to Intermediate level.
With that in mind, Kilcummin will be eager to lay down a marker and it should make for an interesting match back by the border.
Prior to last weekend Austin Stacks appeared to be a good bet to make the final but their County League aspirations were dealt a major blow last Saturday when they lost to Legion in Derreen. Legion were well on top in the first half and led by 0-11 to 1-0 at the break.
Stacks came out fighting in the second period but Legion stood strong to secure a superb win that gives them an outside chance of sneaking into the reckoning.
Up next for Stacks is a home game against Spa tonight at 7.30pm.
CROKES
Defending champions Dr Crokes are still very much in the conversation after their seven-point win over neighbours Kilcummin. Edmund O’Sullivan’s side will relegate Na Gaeil if they can beat the Tralee club at home this evening and with another home game (against Dingle) to round out the regular season, they will surely fancy their chances of earning maximum points from here on in.
Looking at the fixture list, Kerins O’Rahilly’s, who are also joint second, appear to be in a strong position to qualify for the decider.
Rahilly’s host bottom-of-the-table Mary’s today and their last game is against Kilcummin, who will more than likely have nothing to play for.
It’s incredibly tight at the top and there’s every possibility that two or more teams could finish level on points in first and/or in second. If two teams finish in a tie for first, a toss of a coin will determine who will play at home in the final.
If one team finishes on their own in first and there’s a two-way tie for second, a playoff will be required.
At the bottom of the table, Na Gaeil look to be heading for Division 2 along with St Mary’s and Templenoe, both of whom have already been relegated.
Templenoe made the difficult decision to forfeit last weekend’s game against An Ghaeltacht due to a lack of numbers. Losing six players to Kerry duty (four senior and two junior) would be difficult enough for most clubs, let alone one as small as Templenoe, so you’d have to feel sorry for them. They have very much been victims of their own success.
Today's scheduled match against the Legion has also been postponed due to a bereavement on the Templenoe side.
Check out the official Kerry GAA website for fixtures and results.
ANAM Centre launches packed summer cultural programme for locals and visitors
Kerry County Council’s Arts Service, in association with the Killarney Arts Working Group, has officially launched the 2026 ANAM Summer Arts Programme (ASAP).
The dedicated arts and cultural space on East Avenue Road is set to host a vibrant mix of live music, theatre, film, and youth competitions designed to appeal to both local residents and tourists throughout the peak holiday season.
The summer lineup aims to provide artists with critical platforms to showcase their work while giving audiences accessible opportunities to experience live art. Councillor Martin O’Grady noted that the programme includes a multitude of performances, offering an important platform for all ages to enjoy the arts. Mary Murphy of the Killarney Arts Working Group added that utilizing the ANAM space successfully draws new audiences to the Killarney arts scene.
Featured events include “Bog Jazz,” an innovative project by musicians Eoin ‘Stan’ O’Sullivan and Shane Murphy that reworks traditional Sliabh Luachra fiddle music using electric guitar and drums. Additionally, Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence Aidan Connolly will lead a two-night concert series in late July alongside Bryan O’Leary, Colm Guilfoyle, and Charlie O’Brien, exploring the unique history, songs, and folklore of the region.
The programme also features “The Anam Sessions,” a series of five free bi-weekly evening concerts directed by Tim O’Shea. These sessions will showcase emerging local talent across Irish folk, singer-songwriter, and Afro-Irish genres. For younger musicians, the popular “Battle of the Bands” competition returns in August. Organised in partnership with Music Generation Kerry, it will feature separate junior and senior categories to highlight local youth talent.
The summer performance series is fully sponsored by the Kerry Arts Service. For further queries, the public can contact arts@kerrycoco.ie or call 066 7183541.
ANAM Summer Arts Event Calendar
Traditional and Folk Music (The Anam Sessions with Tim O’Shea) Dates: ; Wednesday, July 15; Wednesday, July 29; Wednesday, August 12; Wednesday, August 26 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Sliabh Luachra Traditional Music Concert Series (Aidan Connolly and Guests) Dates: Wednesday, July 29; Thursday, July 30 Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Battle of the Bands (Senior Competition) Dates: Friday, August 7; Friday, August 14; Friday, August 21; Friday, August 28 Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Battle of the Bands (Junior Competition) Dates: Sunday, August 9; Sunday, August 16; Sunday, August 23; Sunday, August 30 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bog Jazz Performance (Eoin O’Sullivan & Shane Murphy) Date: Thursday, August 20 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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