The big crowd created a wonderful atmosphere in Ovens today, and while there was disappointment for the home fans in the 1,777 attendance, they couldn’t but be impressed with what Templenoe served up in this Munster club IFC semi-final.

THE old story that doesn’t seem to grow old in the telling.

FORMER Dublin stars Paddy Cullen and Tommy Carr believe Kerry’s presence in the All-Ireland final casts a shadow over the county’s semi-final against Donegal on Sunday.

Kerins O'Rahillys (Kerry) 0-6 Kilmurry Ibrickane (Clare) 0-7

GREATER consideration needs to be given to counties to assist them in meeting the huge annual costs of preparing inter-county teams, said Kerry County Board secretary Eamonn O’Sullivan at last night’s Munster Convention.