Although there was never a doubt about a decisive Kerry victory in last night’s Munster MFC losers group game at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, the quality of the Kingdom display raises serious questions about their ability to win the provincial title.

A FUNNY game this in the drizzle and fading light in Midleton last night in the opening round of the Cork senior football championship.

CRESCENT Comprehensive came from behind to beat Ard Scoil Rís in their Munster Schools Junior Cup clash on the back pitch at Thomond Park.

Nemo Rangers 1-11 Dohenys 0-7

Nemo Rangers 2-11 Valley Rovers 2-6

Galway 4-13 Kerry 2-10

Bruree 1-9 Knockainey 1-7

St. Sylvester’s (Dublin) 2-6 Corofin (Galway) 1-6

St Senan’s 1-9 Athea 0-8

Nemo Rangers 0-18 Douglas 0-10

Knockainey 4-10 Patrickswell 1-12

Kerry 0-13 Cork 1-7

THE draw for the Tommy Murphy Cup will be made in Croke Park tomorrow morning.

Cork 3-15 Waterford 0-7

WEXFORD manager John Conran has given a vote of confidence to the side which defeated Kilkenny for Sunday’s Leinster SHC final against Offaly.

CHAMPIONS Kerry include five of last year’s starting 15 for tonight’s opening game in the Munster MFC against Clare in Cusack Park in defence of Munster minor crown.

CORK minor Jonathan O’Sullivan was the hero in this highly entertaining Irish Examiner Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final tie at Carrigadrohid yesterday.

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese acknowledged Ladies Football as the fastest growing sport in Ireland when she presented the awards at the inaugural O’Neills/TG4 Allstar awards at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin at the weekend.

Cork 2-11, Galway 2-10

Mayo 3-16 Galway1-12