Kerry back in the hunt

KERRY, who lost by nine points to Cork in the Munster final, re-ignited their All-Ireland SFC aspirations with a 2-10 to 0-5 win over Donegal in the second round of the qualifiers in Birr on Saturday.

Goals from Louise Galvin and Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh had the Kingdom 2-6 to 0-4 ahead at half-time.

Excellent defending and good attack play from Ní Mhuircheartaigh in the second-half ensured Donegal never got a chance to get back into contention. The result leaves Kerry manager William O’Sullivan planning for a quarter-final against Connacht champions Mayo.