Pitch closures deepen the urban-rural divide

The closure of pitches has only emphasised the difficulties already faced by clubs in South Kerry, according to divisional PRO Brian O’Sullivan.
Pitch closures deepen the urban-rural divide
Wed, 13 May, 2020 - 17:05
John Fogarty

Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The closure of pitches has only emphasised the difficulties already faced by clubs in South Kerry, according to divisional PRO Brian O’Sullivan.

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