Dr Crokes scoop Munster Club award

Dr Crokes, Killarney can make space in the trophy cabinet even before they tog out in Sunday’s Munster Club football final against Castlehaven of Cork.

The Kerry side were chosen as the 2012 Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Club of the Year, having won their third Kerry senior football title in a row. Not only are they looking for back-to-back wins in the provincial competition this weekend, they have also won numerous titles at junior and underage level this year.

In addition, Limerick’s Michael McDonnell was announced winner of the Special Merit Award. The Limerick native has a lifelong association with the GAA at club, divisional and county level.