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All-Ireland star Kayleigh Cronin and Kerry teammates pick up awards

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Kerry’s Kayleigh Cronin with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for August. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.

Kerry star Kayleigh Cronin has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for August.

The Kingdom ended a 31-year wait for All-Ireland Senior Championship glory on Sunday, August 4 and they did in style with a stunning final victory against Galway at Croke Park.

Lining out at full back, Dr Crokes woman Kayleigh produced an exceptional performance that earned her the Player of the Match award.

Kayleigh’s final performance was in keeping with her form throughout the season as Kerry made up for back-to-back final losses in 2022 and 2023 to get their hands on the Brendan Martin Cup for the first time since 1993.

A TG4 All-Star in 2022, the 27-year-old was a rock at the heart of the Kerry defence on their march to the ultimate prize. The team managed by Declan Quill and Darragh Long also captured the Munster title for the first time since 2017.

Kayleigh was presented with her award by Sinéad Chydzik (People & Culture Manager, The Croke Park Hotel).

LAOCHRA CHIARRAÍ

In other ladies’ football news, the Kerry senior team and management have been named as the recipients of the Kerry Association Laochra Chiarraí award.

The award, which recognises exemplary leadership in community activity in the county, will be presented at the at the Association's annual Oíche Chiarraí which will be held in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin on Saturday, October 19.

“It’s an absolute honour to be receiving this award,” Kerry captain Niamh Carmody said. “It's a testament to all the hard work that has been put into Kerry ladies’ football over the past number of years. And a special thanks to Kerry Group for their continued support."

Louise Quill, Founder of Tír na nÓg Children's Foundation, will also be honoured as the Kerry Person of the Year at the event.

Brigid Laffan, President of the Kerry Association said “the awards recognise the exceptional contribution made by Louise to improving the lives of others and by the Kerry ladies’ team in showing leadership and inspiration to future generations of footballers”.

Tickets for Oíche Chiarraí can be purchased online from kerryassociation.ie at €90 (€85 plus €5 booking fee). Alternatively, they can be purchased from the Association's Treasurer, Marion Walsh (email marionwalsh10@gmail.com, telephone 087 2832018), or any of the committee members at €85.

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Athletic’s Luke Doolan Signs for Kerry FC

Killarney teenager Luke Doolan has signed for Kerry FC, making the move from local side Killarney Athletic. The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last […]

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The 17-year-old forward was a standout performer in the Kerry District League last season and caught the eye with five goals in the Munster Youths Cup.
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First-team manager Colin Healy added: “Luke has trained with us for the last number of weeks and has really impressed. He’s shown a great attitude and hunger to learn. He’s a talented young player and this is the next step for him.”
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