Kennelly return ends in derby defeat

TADHG KENNELLY’S return to gaelic football didn’t have a fairytale ending yesterday as his Listowel Emmets side crashed out of the North Kerry championship with a semi-final defeat to arch rivals Finuge in Tarbert.

Ex-Sydney Swans star Kennelly, who is now employed by the AFL to scout for potential talent, returned to Ireland on Friday for a plaque-unveiling ceremony in his native town in honour of his father Tim, the prolific All-Ireland medal winner.

He didn’t start yesterday’s derby clash but was introduced at half time with the sides level on four points apiece.