Mike Frank Russell on target as Laune Rangers edge out West Kerry

Laune Rangers 1-14 West Kerry 0-16 (AET): Laune Rangers, inspired by Mike Frank Russell and captain Shane McSweeney, edged out West Kerry in this epic county championship battle at JP O’Sullivan Park, Killorglin, yesterday.

The losers lined out without Marc Ó Sé and their supporters will wonder what the outcome might have been had the An Ghaeltacht man been available. His clubmate Seán Mici Ó Conchúir was the star man for the amalgamation, finishing the day with nine points, five of those from frees.

However, at the other end, former Kerry star Russell was equally impressive from placed balls, converting six efforts and adding two more points from play.