Anthony Maher set for Kerry return after seven-month injury lay-off

Anthony Maher is poised to line out in the Kerry colours on Sunday after a seven-month injury lay-off.

The Kerry midfielder underwent surgery on his hip during the off-season and has not played for the county since last September’s All-Ireland defeat to Dublin.

Maher trained with the Kerry team during last week’s pre-championship camp at Surrey Sports Park, the home of Harlequins Rugby, and then played half an hour for his native Duagh during their Division 5 league fixture against Cromane on Sunday afternoon – this first-half appearance marked his return inside the whitewash since the 2015 All-Ireland final.