Stalemate means North Kerry replay on St Stephen's Day

The favourites and current champions Desmonds found their opponents harder to handle than most anticipated.

Kevin Goulding Ballyduff and Luka Brosnan Castleisland Desmonds ( Blue ) in action at Moyvane GAA Grounds 

North Kerry SFC Final: Ballyduff 1-11 Castleisland Desmonds 1-11 

It’s an overused phrase that neither side deserved to lose. But a replay on St Stephen's Day means that the players from both Desmonds and Ballyduff will have to consume a little less turkey on Christmas Day.