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Kerry demolish Armagh with stunning second-half scoring streak
All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final
Kerry 0-32 Armagh 1-21
Adam Moynihan reports from Croke Park, Dublin
The haters were out in force all week, giddily writing Kerry off.
A busted flush. A spent force. A one-man team.
Afraid of Ulster. Shy of talent. Lacking nous.
No midfield.
No bottle.
No fans.
No chance.
Kerry were the underdogs in this game (perhaps for the first time since 2019) but on this showing it might be a while before they get that billing again.
Jack O'Connor's men roared to a fully deserved eight-point victory against the reigning champions Armagh in Croke Park today, and the heavily scrutinised Kerry crowd roared with them.
Seánie O’Shea blessed all in attendance with a performance for the ages but it would be foolish to focus on any one individual. This was a heroic team performance from 1 to 15 and beyond, one that opens up a world of possibilities for this revitalised group of players.
The signs were there early on that Kerry were out to prove a point, although as promising as they were in certain aspects of their game, they were coughing up far too many goal chances and easy scores.
O’Shea was swinging over beauties to beat the band – he had 0-8 in the first half – but some of his side’s good work was undone in the 29th minute when a poor error from a short kickout allowed Rory Grugan to steal in and bury the ball past Shane Ryan.
That gave Armagh their first lead of the game but O’Shea responded like the leader he is with a brilliant solo effort and a wonderful two-pointer to edge Kerry back out in front.
Dylan Geaney popped over Kerry’s 13th point after some patient build-up play, but Armagh finished the half in the ascendancy with a two-point free from Ethan Rafferty and a score after the hooter by Joe McElroy.
Half-time: Kerry 0-13 Armagh 1-11.
The Orchard County bagged four of the first five scores of the second period – including one two-point free by Rian O’Neill – and the tipsters who backed Armagh to be too strong for a wounded, injury-hit Kerry outfit looked to be on the money.
Few could have sensed what came next. Despite effectively fielding a second-string midfield in Seán O’Brien and Mark O’Shea, the Kingdom completely dismantled Armagh’s kickout, scoring 14 points in 15 devastating minutes. It was vintage stuff from the underdogs as O’Brien and O’Shea came to the fore, complemented by the ever-industrious Joe O’Connor.
Spectacular two-pointers by O’Shea and the human highlight reel David Clifford got the crowd on their feet. This was Kerry football at its electrifying best.
The Munster champions went from five down in the 41st minute to nine up in the 56th. The run ended with Graham O’Sullivan justifying his selection in the forwards by dropping over his second of the day.
When Andrew Murnin’s low goal attempt was deflected narrowly wide by Jason Foley, it really felt like it was going to be Kerry’s day.
The boys in green and gold managed the game cleverly and in a composed fashion from there on, running down the clock with long periods of possession, interrupted only by points by the hugely influential impact sub Micheál Burns and, fittingly, Man of the Match O’Shea.
A royal flush. A coming force. A proper team.
Afraid of no one. Abundant talent. Ample nous.
Strong midfield.
Serious bottle.
Adoring fans.
Every chance.
Who knows what comes next. Another challenge awaits in the All-Ireland semi-final against Tyrone. But one thing is clear: the haters don't know ball.
KERRY: Shane Ryan; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Dylan Casey; Brian Ó Beaglaoich 0-2, Gavin White 0-2, Tom O’Sullivan; Seán O’Brien, Mark O’Shea; Joe O’Connor 0-2, Seánie O’Shea 0-12 (3 x 2pt, 2f), Graham O’Sullivan 0-2; David Clifford 0-7 (2 x 2pt), Conor Geaney, Dylan Geaney 0-1.
Subs: Evan Looney for Tom O’Sullivan, Paudie Clifford 0-2 for Conor Geaney, Micheál Burns 0-2 for Mark O’Shea, Dara Moynihan for Burns (temp), Killian Spillane for Dylan Geaney, Tomás Kennedy for Graham O’Sullivan, Tom Leo O’Sullivan for Casey (temp).
ARMAGH: Ethan Rafferty 0-2 (1 x 2ptf); Paddy Burns, Barry McCambridge, Peter McGrane; Ross McQuillan, Tiernan Kelly, Jarlath Óg Burns 0-2 (1 x 2pt); Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Darragh McMullan, Rory Grugan 1-0, Joe McElroy 0-2; Oisín Conaty 0-6 (1 x 2pt), Andrew Murnin, Rian O’Neill 0-6 (1 x 2ptf, 1f).
Subs: Conor Turbitt for Burns (temp), Jason Duffy for Grimley, Turbitt for McQuillan, Aidan Forker for Kelly, Cian McConville for Crealey, Shane McPartlan for Grugan, Callum O’Neill for Murnin.
Women’s Aid highlights rising femicide figures following Killarney death
Following the violent death of Jamey Carney in Killarney on Tuesday, national charity Women’s Aid has released a stark update regarding violence against women in Ireland.
According to the Women’s Aid Femicide Watch for the Republic of Ireland, eight women have died in violent circumstances so far this year.
This figure already exceeds the total of seven women recorded during the entirety of 2025.
Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid, said:
“Violence, abuse, and even at its extremes, death, are still a reality for many women living in Ireland. After the devastating murder of Ashling Murphy in 2022, Ireland said never again. But Ireland has not lived up to that promise.
“Since then, 40 women have died violently in Ireland. That is 40 women with lives, dreams, family, friends and communities.
“Since we started the Women’s Aid Femicide Watch in 1996, 286 women have died violently in Ireland. Every death is an outrage. An absolute tragic loss of life resulting in utter heartache and trauma for those left behind.
“We are thinking today of those who will be deeply impacted by the loss of life in Killarney. Prevention of all domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is crucial and urgent.”
“The Women’s Aid Femicide Watch shows that 87% of women (where the case has been resolved) were killed by a man known to them. We also know that in Ireland, one in three women has been subjected to domestic abuse of some kind.
“Every woman has the right to be safe in her home and in her community, and this is just not the case. We must do the work required to achieve equality and safety for all, to make Ireland a country that truly has zero tolerance for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.”
Support is available on the Women’s Aid 24-Hour National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900, or go to womensaid.ie to use the Instant Message Service or for more information on domestic violence and abuse.”
Killarney Gardaí await post-mortem results as Muckross Road scene remains cordoned off
Gardaí investigating the discovery of a woman’s body at a residence on Muckross Road in Killarney are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to determine the direction of their inquiries.
It is understood that a full murder investigation is expected to be launched.
The deceased has been named locally as Jamey Carney, an American national in her 40s and the mother of a 13-year-old girl.
The scene at the domestic residence remains cordoned off today for a full technical examination, with a visible Garda presence continuing at the location.
An incident room has been established at Killarney Garda Station under a Senior Investigating Officer. Local businesses in the area have already begun supplying CCTV footage to assisting officers.
Speaking to the Killarney Advertiser, local councillor Martin Grady expressed the deep sense of shock in the area.
“I want to offer my condolences to the family,” Cllr Grady said. “This is an awful shock to the local community. I encourage anyone to come forward with any information they may have to An Garda Síochána. Whoever committed such a crime is a cowardly person and should get the maximum penalty.”
Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who was in the Muckross Road area between the evening of Monday, July 6 and the afternoon of Tuesday, July 7 to come forward. They are particularly appealing to road users and business owners who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area during those times.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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