Kennelly to take up Kingdom coaching role

KERRY GAA chiefs are to employ former AFL star Tadhg Kennelly as a coach.

Kennelly, who quit the Sydney Swans earlier this year to return to the Kingdom, will take charge of the North Kerry area. The Listowel man, who underwent an interview process, replaces John Joy.

Kerry chairman Jerome Conway confirmed: “It has not been formally announced but he is taking up a role as a coaching officer. It’s great news for us, because you are talking about man with huge experience. He also did coaching in Australia as part of his training so has the experience of working with juveniles.” Meanwhile, Kennelly looks set to travel to Derry with the Kerry squad this weekend and may make his senior debut.