Kelly enjoying ‘camaraderie’ within East Kerry team

Brian Kelly believes the meeting with Mid Kerry, a repeat of last year's final, has the makings of a cracker. 

PLAYING MORE THAN EVER: East Kerry goalkeeper Brian Kelly believes he is playing more football than ever since inter-county retirement. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

East Kerry goalkeeper believes he is playing more football than ever since inter-county retirement. But isn't sure what can be done to unravel the various tangles that are causing much dispute around the future of the Kerry championships.

The Killarney Legion man pulled the curtain down on his intercounty career in January 2021, bringing to an end a stellar 12-year stint with the Kingdom. He was an ever-present with the Kerry minors in 2008, losing out in the All-Ireland semi-final replay to an Aidan O’Shea-inspired Mayo. In 2011 he again represented Kerry at U21 level, defeating Limerick before losing to Cork in the Munster Final. He made his senior debut for Kerry in 2012 with yet another draw with Mayo, but he then served his time as Brendan Kealy’s understudy in 2013.