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Spa’s perfect record in Division 1 fell by the wayside on Saturday evening as they suffered a narrow 2-10 to 0-17 defeat to bogey side Templenoe. A string of great saves by goalkeeper James Devane and two goals from Ryan O’Carroll kept the hosts in contention but Templenoe, who also knocked Spa out of the Intermediate Championship, held on for the win.

Dr Crokes have now overtaken their near neighbours at the top of the table following a comprehensive nine-point victory over Kerins O’Rahilly’s in Lewis Road. Youngster Billy Courtney top-scored with 1-3 while dynamic duo Tony Brosnan and Jordan Kiely added five points each. Brian Looney chipped in with a brace and Johnny Buckley impressed in midfield alongside Eoin Brosnan. Both Buckley and centre forward Gavin O’Shea kicked a point each.

Legion, meanwhile, picked up two crucial points by beating John Mitchels in Ballyseedy. Early goals by Jack O’Neill and Conor Keane propelled the visitors into a commanding first-half lead and despite a spirited Mitchels fight back in the second, Legion were always in the driving seat. A second goal by Keane, an excellent solo effort, sealed the victory and the Killarney side now have six points on the board with five games remaining.

(I actually made a surprise comeback myself in this game and once the soccer finishes I’m hoping to commit to the team full-time. So, in the coming months, readers can be expecting a bit less pro-Athletic propaganda and a bit more pro-Legion propaganda. Just so you know.)

Elsewhere in Division 1, Dingle finally broke their duck by hammering Glenbeigh-Glencar on Sunday. Conor Geaney goaled twice in a 3-8 to 0-6 triumph and this result means that the sides switch places at the foot of the table.

In Division 2, there were away wins for Kilcummin and Glenflesk over Milltown/Castlemaine and Dromid respectively. Kilcummin are now just a point off the promotion places in fourth while Glenflesk are three points back in fifth.

Dr Crokes’ Division 3 team beat Waterville 1-16 to 2-6 thanks in no small part to a Mikey Casey wonder goal and victories for Gneeveguilla, Firies and Fossa mean that the three East Kerry clubs occupy first, second and third in Division 4.

There’s another full set of County League fixtures this coming weekend and the pick of the round is surely the Division 1 clash between fierce rivals Legion and Crokes in Derreen. These derby games are always keenly contested and tomorrow’s fixture should be no different. Throw-in is at 7.30pm.