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Best of luck to Kerry in League final
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AS THE GAA marks 100 years to the day since the start of the 1916 Rising today, Kerry and Dublin come face to face again at Croke Park seeking to land the Allianz Football League Division 1 title.
A crowd of over 50,000 is expected at GAA HQ this afternoon to witness the third league final between the counties, alongside the Division 2 decider involving Cavan and Tyrone and the “Laochra” theatrical production that will mark the events of Easter week 1916.
The Kerry Senior football team to play Dublin in the final of the Allianz Football League in Croke Park at 3.30pm shows two changes in personnel from the side that defeated Roscommon in the semi-final.
Brendan Kealy starts in goal in place of Brian Kelly as Eamonn Fitzmaurice continues to rotate his goalkeepers, and team captain Bryan Sheehan starts in the half forward line in place of Johnny Buckley.
The team contains nine of the side that started when the sides met in the opening round of the League.
The team, captained by Bryan Sheehan, is as follows:
1. Brendan Kealy Kilcummin
2. Marc Ó Sé An Ghaeltacht
3. Mark Griffin St Michaels/Foilmore
4. Shane Enright Tarbert
5. Peter Crowley Laune Rangers
6. Aidan O’Mahony Rathmore
7. Fionn Fitzgerald Dr Crokes
8. Kieran Donaghy Austin Stacks
9. David Moran Kerins O’Rahillys
10. Bryan Sheehan (C) St Marys
11. Paul Murphy Rathmore
12. Donnchadh Walsh Cromane
13. Darran O’Sullivan Glenbeigh-Glencar
14. Colm Cooper Dr Crokes
15. Stephen O’Brien Kenmare
Fir Ionaid:
16. Brian Kelly Killarney Legion
17. Johnny Buckley Dr Crokes
18. Killian Young Renard
19. Barry John Keane Kerins O’Rahillys
20. Padraig O’Connor Killarney Legion
21. Michael Geaney Dingle
22. Jonathan Lyne Killarney Legion
23. Brendan O’Sullivan Valentia
24. Kieran O’Leary Dr Crokes
25. Tommy Walsh Kerins O’Rahillys
26. Denis Daly St Marys
Bainisteóir: Eamonn Fitzmaurice (Finuge)
Róghnóirí: Diarmuid Murphy (Dingle), Mikey Sheehy (Austin Stacks), Padraig Corcoran (Dingle), Liam Hassett (Laune Rangers).
Colm Cooper plays his 60th League game today having made his debut against Laois in 2002 at the Gaelic Grounds. He is scorer of 12-164 in League football and top Kerry scorer in 2016 AFL with 1-23.
David Moran made his League debut back in 2008 against Donegal. He plays in his 30th League game today and is scorer of 2-32 in League Football
Marc Ó Sé made his League debut v Antrim in 2002 and plays in his 88th League game for Kerry.
Pictured above: Bryan Sheehan, Kerry, and Denis Bastick, Dublin, with the Allianz Football League Division 1 trophy. PICTURE: BRENDAN MORAN/SPORTSFILE
Green light for Torc Dinis walkway
Planning approval has been granted for a long-awaited lakeside walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis inside Killarney National Park.
An Coimisiún Pleanála confirmed permission for the elevated platform project, which will complete the popular scenic loop while removing a dangerous 800-metre section along the busy N71 Killarney to Kenmare road.
Walkers and cyclists currently have to navigate narrow bends alongside heavy vehicular traffic and tour buses to complete the circuit between the Dinis and Torc car parks.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue welcomed the decision, calling it a transformative development for the region: “Since beginning in the Council in 2021, this has been one of my priorities as an issue I inherited from my predecessor Michael Gleeson, he being the first person to initially pursue the idea. I have repeatedly kept it on the agenda at Council meetings and now delighted to see we finally have positive news as this decision, which has been long overdue and eagerly awaited, will prove transformative for the area.”
Mayor O’Donoghue added: “The path, which will be on the lakeside, will offer views to rival those anywhere in the world and I have no doubt will prove very popular with locals and visitors alike. Huge credit is due to Kerry County Council and the NPWS for their co-operation on the issue. Once the decision has passed through its statutory waiting period, the design and tender stage can begin.”
The project, which will be built on a raised platform to protect the natural habitat beneath, will also be fully accessible for people with mobility issues. Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce also welcomed the green light, noting that the completed loop will create a major safe attraction showcasing Muckross Lake, Dinis Cottage, and the Old Weir Bridge.
LAKESIDE PATH: An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new raised walkway and cycleway connecting Torc and Dinis in Killarney National Park.
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
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