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<p>Rathmore players, from left, Brendan O'Keeffe with his son Cian, Paul Murphy and his daughter Lucy, and Mark Reen and his children Ivy and Louis celebrate after the Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final between Dr Crokes and Rathmore at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Paul Murphy: Rathmore drew belief from other Kerry breakthroughs

Now that Rathmore’s roll of honour count has been doubled and a 15-year gap successfully bridged, Paul Murphy is insistent that he always believed this second medal was possible.

<p>Mayo's Jack Carney and Ryan O'Donoghue have been nominated for footballer of the year along with Kerry's David Clifford. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile</p>

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Mayo rewarded with 11 All-Star nominations, Kerry get seven

<p>Oliver Greeves of the Hawks is tackled by Kerryman Cillian Burke of the Cats during the 2026 VFL Grand Final. Pic: Craig Dooley/AFL Photos via Getty Images</p>

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GAA player recruitment 'top of the agenda' in AFL talks

Kerry v Cork - Dalata Hotel Group Munster Under-20 Football Championship Final

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Watch and read: St Kieran's find extra gear post-interval to power past South Kerry

Rathmore players celebrate with the trophy after the final whistle led by Dan Murphy 20/9/2026

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Rathmore clinch second ever Kerry club title with victory over wasteful Dr Crokes

Watch and read: Hallissey delivers at the death as Mid Kerry edge out North Kerry

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Watch and read: Hallissey delivers at the death as Mid Kerry edge out North Kerry

Aidan O’Mahony and his daughters Lilah and Lucia after the match 20/9/2026

Silverware will give Rathmore confidence, says delighted boss O’Mahony

The Kerry legend was relieved to see his side get over the line in the Kerry club decider.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Sportsfile Best of 2015

The GAA can build Croke Park. So why not build houses? South Kerry’s radical solution

Falling school numbers, soaring house prices and rural depopulation are forcing clubs to rethink how Gaelic games survive

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

2026 ZuCar Golden Boot and Golden Glove award presentations

Mary Ellen Bolger: All-Ireland final experience will make Kerry stronger

Though Kerry lost to Galway in the All-Ireland decider, the Kingdom goalkeeper said that overall, it was 'not the worst year'

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Dingle v Dr Crokes - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final

Will Kerry burnout force a fixtures reckoning?

The Cliffords’ long year may provide further context to convince Kerry clubs a rationalisation is required.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath and Maurice Brosnan to recap the weekend's club GAA action

S The Replay: Cork boss John Cleary joins Seánie McGrath and Maurice Brosnan to recap the weekend's club GAA action

In the second episode of our weekend review show, Seánie is joined by Irish Examiner writer Maurice Brosnan and the Rebel County boss.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Tom Parsons 19/2/2026

S John Fogarty: Male GAA players will have to sacrifice for integration

Something has to give for the associations to deliver change.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Kieran Shannon: Kerry football has found formula for best of all worlds

Kieran Shannon: Kerry football has found formula for best of all worlds

Other sports should take note...

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Dr Crokes finally break heroic Na Gaeil effort on penalties

The Tralee underdogs refused to lie down and it took a bouncing two-pointer from Kerry midfielder Mark O'Shea to keep Dr Crokes alive

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Awesome Cliffords power Fossa to Kerry senior status for the first time

S Watch and read: Awesome Cliffords power Fossa to Kerry senior status for the first time

Fossa were founded as a club in 1970 and have never played in the senior championship. The two Cliffords were trying to power them to a place they had never been before. That trek was never likely to be easy.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

St. Patrick's College Maghera v Pobalscoil Chorca Duibhne - Masita GAA All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Championship Hogan Cup F

Watch and read: Éamonn Fitzmaurice helps guide Finuge to first Kerry junior title in 22 years

Jamie Galvin points Finuge to victory over Knocknagoshel

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Returning Kilcummin crew leading the charge as Cliffords and Fossa await

Returning Kilcummin crew leading the charge as Cliffords and Fossa await

Kilcummin face the spectacular on Sunday. They face again the Clifford brothers and Fossa.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Keel comeback thwarts Churchill to claim Kerry Premier JFC title

S Watch and read: Keel comeback thwarts Churchill to claim Kerry Premier JFC title

Churchill were seemingly on the way to a historic win when they led 0-12 to 0-6 in the 47th minute

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Rathmore power into Kerry Club SFC final past jaded Milltown-Castlemaine

Rathmore secured their place in a first senior club decider in 14 years

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Kerry previews: Rathmore must now take the next step, Reliable Dr Crokes can edge Na Gaeil

Rathmore reached the semi-finals of the senior club championship, and the county championship, last year.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Evan Boyle celebrates after the game 30/5/2026

Kerry under-20 star Evan Boyle heading to Richmond for AFL trial

Boyle, along with fellow Kerry U-20 star Daniel Kirby of Austin Stacks, took part in a scouting combine training session in Athlone in the middle of August and now Boyle is headed for Melbourne.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Jimmy Barry Murphy: David Clifford 'way up and beyond' the best ever

Jimmy Barry Murphy: David Clifford 'way up and beyond' the best ever

The latest batch of superlatives for Kerry's poster boy arrived following his 16-point haul that nudged Fossa into next Sunday's Kerry intermediate final.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Cathal Ó Beaglaoich in action 11/1/2026

An Ghaeltacht survive Templenoe rally to secure Kerry senior status

An Ghaeltacht held off a spirited Templenoe fightback, while Castleisland Desmonds overcame St Mary’s as both clubs secured their championship status for another year

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: David Clifford hits 0-16 as Fossa edge Kerry IFC semi-final classic against Beaufort

S Watch and read: David Clifford hits 0-16 as Fossa edge Kerry IFC semi-final classic against Beaufort

David and Paudie Clifford scored 0-21 as Fossa reached the Kerry IFC final

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Kilcummin come good against Glenflesk in extra time to book Kerry IFC final

S Watch and Read: Kilcummin come good against Glenflesk in extra time to book Kerry IFC final

The sides could not be separated in normal time despite a late attempt for Mikey Casey to win the thrilling contest for Kilcummin drifted wide

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Paul Murphy spirits Rathmore to a place they've been before

S Watch and read: Paul Murphy spirits Rathmore to a place they've been before

Rathmore are well used to semi-finals - it's taking the extra step that has frustratingly eluded them over the past decade and more

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Milltown-Castlemaine pay scant regard for the odds as they stun Kenmare

S Watch and read: Milltown-Castlemaine pay scant regard for the odds as they stun Kenmare

They may not have seen it as a shock but it cannot be ignored that Kenmare were crowned Division 1 champions while Milltown/Castlemaine were relegated to Division 3

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Watch and read: Rathmore edge Austin Stacks to book return to semi-final

They now chase a different last-four outcome.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Fossa v Milltown/Castlemaine - Kerry County Intermediate Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Milltown/Castlemaine shock Kenmare in extra-time to book Kerry Club SFC semi-final

The Division 1 County League champions silenced, Milltown/Castlemaine stand one hour from only the club’s second ever Kerry club final appearance

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

The Clifford conundrum: How do you stop David and Paudie?

Former Laune Rangers manager Liam Hassett explains how Beaufort can contain Fossa’s star brothers while exploiting their defensive weaknesses

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Kerry previews: Austin Stacks can provide one test too many for Rathmore

John Fogarty talks us through the Kerry football weekend.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Tune into GAA highlights and debate on The Replay with Seánie McGrath

Tune into GAA highlights and debate on The Replay with Seánie McGrath

Irish Examiner subscribers can enjoy the new multimedia series from next week.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Champions Mayo Homecoming

Kobe McDonald's back: He strolls in with the hood up, bag in tow, like Mayo never happened

'Rain coming down, dark and the lift he gave everyone was incredible. Players and management were buzzing when we saw him walking in'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Kerry SFC draw: East Kerry get bye as Mid Kerry face North Kerry

East Kerry will play the losers of St Kierans v South Kerry in preliminary round 2 of the Kerry SFC

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Dozen points for David Clifford as Fossa hold off spirited Listowel challenge

S Watch and read: Dozen points for David Clifford as Fossa hold off spirited Listowel challenge

Fossa progress to their fourth consecutive Kerry IFC semi-final but they were made to work to the final moments

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Goals key as Kilcummin overcome Ballymac to seal Kerry IFC semi-final spot

Watch and read: Goals key as Kilcummin overcome Ballymac to seal Kerry IFC semi-final spot

Kilcummin have a bit of work to do yet, but the prospect of a county semi will excite them.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v De La Salle - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

GAA previews: Fourmilewater can do damage but not enough to disrupt Ballygunner rhythm

Fourmilewater have players who can punch holes and Seán Walsh could be a right nuisance up front but there are just too many variables counting against the challengers.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Kerry set to present club championship report in October

Kerry set to present club championship report in October

The review group includes current Kerry player Paul Murphy, former All-Ireland winner and Listowel chairperson Noel Kennelly, along with Jason McGahan (high performance manager with Kerry), and Mid Kerry’s Mike Sayers.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Cian O'Neill to Cork? This is going to be interesting, says Lar Corbett

O'Neill is expected to be installed as Ben O'Connor's head coach, just weeks after being part of the Kerry football backroom that contested the All-Ireland final.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Maurice Fitzgerald 12/6/2021

Maurice Fitzgerald and Darragh Ó Sé join Kerry management teams

Kingdom legend and ex-senior selector Maurice Fitzgerald will join up with Marc Ó Sé's Kerry minor management, while Darragh Ó Sé is set to formally join his brother, Tomás at Under 20 level.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Kerry IFC round-up: Keeper Kealy's late free snatches win for Kilcummin against John Mitchels

Kerry IFC round-up: Keeper Kealy's late free snatches win for Kilcummin against John Mitchels

Elsewhere Laune Rangers produced a powerful second-half performance to record an emphatic 3-22 to 2-10 victory over a disappointing Killarney Legion side.

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Kerry club championship draws: Dr Crokes and Na Gaeil get byes to senior semi-finals

The draws have also been made for the intermediate, premier junior and junior quarter-finals

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Na Gaeil soar from bottom to top with victory over An Ghaeltacht

Na Gaeil began Sunday at the bottom of Group 3 but ended up claiming top spot and a semi-final bye alongside Dr Crokes

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Veterans help Kenmare rally late to defeat Templenoe

S Watch and read: Veterans help Kenmare rally late to defeat Templenoe

Kenmare have secured a quarter-final spot while their neighbours Templenoe face the possibility of relegation

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

S Watch and read: Dylan Geaney's last-gasp two-pointer saves Dingle from relegation play-offs

With both Dingle and Spa having lost to Dr Crokes and Rathmore, everything was on the line in a riveting clash in Killarney

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Fossa - Kerry County intermediate Club Football Championship Final

Watch and read: Beaufort outclass Kerins O'Rahillys, Fossa claim top spot

After back-to-back victories over Glenflesk and Castleisland Desmonds and, despite losing Kingdom midfielder Sean O’Brien to a cruciate knee ligament injury, Beaufort produced the goods.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Two-pointers decisive as Dr Crokes secure semi-final berth with win over Rathmore

S Watch and read: Two-pointers decisive as Dr Crokes secure semi-final berth with win over Rathmore

Crokes are now through to the semis and have a three-week break while Rathmore will play a quarter-final in two week's time.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Glenullin - AIB GAA Football Intermediate Club Championship Final

Friendship takes back seat as An Ghaeltacht and Na Gaeil fight for Kerry senior survival

There are many deep ties between West Kerry side An Ghaeltacht and Tralee club Na Gaeil. Those will be put aside on Sunday when they face off in a crucial Kerry Senior Club Football Championship clash

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Dalata Hotel Group Munster Under-20 Football Championship Final

Kerry U20 All-Ireland winning midfield duo close to AFL moves

The pair, who were selected in the U20 team of the year following Kerry’s final win over Tyrone, have attracted concrete interest from Australia.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: McMahon delivers late twist as Dr Crokes edge Dingle

S Watch and read: McMahon delivers late twist as Dr Crokes edge Dingle

Crokes led by 11 points in the first half but Dingle fought back to lead by four with just over five minutes to play. The drama was far from over though.

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026