Meet the father and son playing together in the Kerry SHC final

If you are a follower of hurling in Kerry you will have heard of the father and son double act. John Mike and Gavin Dooley are synonymous with goal scoring
Meet the father and son playing together in the Kerry SHC final

FATHER AND SON: Pictured ahead of the Kerry County Senior Hurling Championship Final between Ballyduff and Causeway are father and son John Mike and Gavin Dooley pictured at the press night. Pic: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus Ltd

If you are of a certain vintage you might remember a rock band called The Dooleys and a song called Wanted. But if you are a follower of hurling in Kerry you will definitely have heard of the father and son double act, John Mike and Gavin are synonymous with goal scoring and not just any old goals, ones that were wanted. 

John Mike is a legendary figure in both hurling and soccer for his goalscoring exploits during his prime while son Gavin got two goals in the semi-final win over reigning Kerry and Munster champions Kilmoyley.

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