David Clifford: Fossa's rise to senior status 'hard to put it into words'

Clifford kicked 15 points in Fitzgerald Stadium as Fossa held off a strong Kilcummin challenge in the intermediate club final.
From left: Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA, Man of the Match David Clifford with his son Ogie, Mike Tagney of Kerry Petroleum and Fossa captain Sam Buckley with the cup following their victory over Kilcummin in the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Tatyana McGough.

From left: Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA, Man of the Match David Clifford with his son Ogie, Mike Tagney of Kerry Petroleum and Fossa captain Sam Buckley with the cup following their victory over Kilcummin in the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Tatyana McGough.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 - 21:14
Maurice Brosnan

Man of the Match David Clifford struggled to explain it. They had come so close before and were so desperate to get over the line. Their small club finally have senior status. Imagine.

Clifford kicked 15 points in Fitzgerald Stadium as Fossa held off a strong Kilcummin challenge in the intermediate club final.

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