Kerry ready to finish job

Hard as you can for as long as you can — the words printed on a giant Kerry flag tacked to the dressing-room wall in Newbridge last weekend as the players exited for action.

If you’re wondering whether the players actually took note, consider the following; Kerry’s quite stunning 6-27 scoreline was comprised of 3-13 in the first half and 3-14 in the second.

It’s been the mantra ever since losing their second Christy Ring Cup final in a row almost exactly a year ago to the day. Kerry came into that contest as favourites but leaked 4-18 to Kildare and lost. Few saw it coming.