Emigration-hit Valentia unable to field adult team

Valentia, home of Gaelic football legend Mick O’Connell, have informed the Kerry County Board they will be unable to field an adult team this year due to a player shortage.

Emigration-hit Valentia unable to field adult team
Wed, 16 Jan, 2013 - 00:00
John Fogarty

Club officials are set to meet with members of the board executive on Friday evening to discuss the matter as they currently have only 13 players available for Division 5 and the South Kerry championship later in the year.

The island club, established 108 years ago, are hoping neighbours St Michael’s/Foilmore may come to their assistance with the loan of players.

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