Fitzmaurice bids to fire Finuge

KERRY star Paul Galvin and Kingdom U21 football boss Eamonn Fitzmaurice bid to fire Finuge to their first North Kerry SFC title since 2001 when they face Beale in tomorrow’s decider (Ballylongford, 2pm).

Galvin, who endured a frustrating year with injuries, will be a key figure as Finuge aim to build on their semi-final victory over Listowel Emmetts and atone for three final defeats over the last nine years. Opponents Beale, who defeated reigning champions Tarbert in the semi-final, are looking to bridge a 22-year gap since their last championship success.

Meanwhile, Munster senior club champions Dr Crokes may be getting set for an All-Ireland semi-final showdown with Crossmaglen Rangers but local commitments will take precedent tomorrow at Fitzgerald Stadium at 2pm when they meet Glenflesk in the semi-final of the East Kerry SFC. The other East Kerry semi-final will see last year’s defeated finalists and this year’s Kerry senior club champions, Rathmore, who will be missing the injured Aidan O’Mahony, facing Seamus Scanlon’s Currow team.