'One of our leaders': Sean O'Shea leading the way in Kenmare football boom

Kerry forward Stephen O’Brien, now a club and county colleague, talks about the man who was long ago touted as a top prospect

Kerry's Sean O'Shea scores a point despite goalkeeper Niall Morgan and Ronan McNamee of Tyrone during a National League game. Picutre: INPHO/James Crombie

It was while performing a full dive and blockdown at the age of just eight that Sean O’Shea’s greatness was first signposted in Kenmare.

Kerry forward Stephen O’Brien, now a club and county colleague, didn’t see it but heard one of the club’s coaches raving about it.