Hall of Fame double for Kerry legends

KERRY achieved a notable double at the presentation of the Munster Council GAA awards at the South Court Hotel in Limerick last night.

Mick O'Dwyer won the Hall of Fame award in football and the award in hurling went to New York-based Brendan Hennessy. Cork's Wayne Sherlock was named as Hurler of the Year, and Newtownshandrum won the Club of the Year award in recognition of their victory in the recent provincial final against Patrickswell.

Former President Joe McDonagh was the guest of honour at the awards presentation, sponsored by AIB, from which Munster Chairman Christy Cooney was unavoidably absent because of the 'flu. Likewise, Limerick footballer Muiris Gavin and manager Liam Kearns honoured in their respective categories were unable to be present to receive their awards.