Longford defeat spurred on Kingdom

KERRY’S disappointment at their dramatic opening day defeat to Longford has inspired the side to an NFL Final according to County Board Chairman Sean Walsh yesterday.

The Kingdom crashed to an embarrassing away loss (3-7 to 1-12) at Pearse Park on February 1 on Jack O'Connor's managerial debut.

However, the result merely helped strengthen the bond within the panel who went onto win five of their remaining six games and advance to a semi-final meeting, and subsequent victory against Limerick last weekend.