Stars shining ahead of Kenmare Shamrocks and Dingle showdown

The Kerry championship is a bearpit. It has often been said. It can’t be said enough. Kenmare were in a relegation play-off last year. They’ll play Dingle in the club final on Saturday

BURSTING FORWARD: Seán O’Shea was superb for Kenmare Shamrocks on Saturday as they secured a club championship final spot. File pic: Don MacMonagle

A quick turnaround and the relentless run of games has meant many inter-county stars struggle to excel upon their return to club action. Nowhere is that more understandable than in the Kingdom, where frontliners soldiered through an arduous campaign, fell short and returned to face week-on-week onslaughts.

Early on there may well have been signs of a slow transition but Jack O’Connor’s charges look right at home now. Up and running. Shining. Leading. Sean O’Shea was superb for Kenmare Shamrocks on Saturday versus Dr Crokes as they secured a club championship final spot. He kicked eight points from ten shots, one from play, two marks, one 45 and the usual bagful of frees. O’Shea also had an assist while he was marked by a double-team of Mark Fitzgerald with Fionn Fitzgerald out in front.