Kerry had the power, and glory was within reach

In Tipperary town 34 years ago, Donie Buckley got enough of his right fist to a desperate, late sideline ball from his Desmonds colleague Martin Downey to deliver a first All-Ireland club football title to the town of Castleisland.

Kerry had the power, and glory was within reach
Mon, 02 Sep, 2019 - 01:00
Tony Leen

In Tipperary town 34 years ago, Donie Buckley got enough of his right fist to a desperate, late sideline ball from his Desmonds colleague Martin Downey to deliver a first All-Ireland club football title to the town of Castleisland.

He must be wondering at this stage what a second one looks like.

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CourtsSports ColumnistsAll-Ireland Football FinalPlace: TipperaryPlace: CastleislandPlace: Croke ParkPlace: Fitzgerald StadiumPlace: ClontarfPerson: KerryPerson: Donie BuckleyPerson: Martin DowneyPerson: HoracePerson: Peter KeanePerson: BuckleyPerson: Jack SherwoodPerson: Tommy WalshPerson: Killian SpillanePerson: Jack BarryPerson: Jim GavinPerson: Dean RockPerson: DoniePerson: David MoranPerson: Jack McCaffreyPerson: Gavin WhitePerson: McCaffreyPerson: David CliffordPerson: CliffordPerson: Paul GeaneyPerson: O’SheaEvent: All-Ireland SFCEvent: All-IrelandOrganisation: DesmondsOrganisation: DublinOrganisation: KerryOrganisation: Dingle
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