Battle lines drawn in Kenmare’s derby

Before we discuss the novelty of this Kerry SFC second round clash between Kenmare and Kenmare District, let’s first discuss its staging.

Throw-in at Templenoe is 7.30pm. That’s no problem if you’re living in the locality, or, indeed, if you’re based in Killarney or Tralee. But what if you’re travelling from Dublin, Galway or Kilkenny? You’re looking at journeys between three and four and a half hours respectively. And then you’re expected to hop straight inside the whitewash and deliver a show that will bring the curtain down on the championship involvement of the lads from the next parish.

Little wonder Kenmare boss John Morgan O’Sullivan isn’t too pleased with the county board fixture-makers.