Perfect storm sees Valentia forced to forfeit Kerry championship game

In February, Valentia put forward a motion to Congress calling for U17s to be allowed play senior for junior clubs in non-championship matches but it was defeated.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2019 - 18:50

John Fogarty

A perfect storm of factors has forced a Kerry club to forfeit a championship game tonight.

Valentia Young Islanders' chairperson Deirdre Lyne explained they did not have the numbers for their JFC Group 1 game against Duagh.

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