Footballer of the year David Clifford on the rise of Fossa 

Is that rise simply down to the Clifford factor? Not for David. 

FOSSA'S FINEST: Fossa's David Clifford picks his spot as Austin Stack's Dylan Casey closes in during the Kerry Intermediate Club Championship semi-final between Fossa and Austin Stacks in Killarney Pic: Don MacMonagle

Fossa's transition into the intermediate grade in Kerry has been seamless. At least it looks that way from the outside looking in. 

Premier junior success in the Kingdom was sealed 12 months ago, beating Listry in the decider. That was to be just one of their crowning moments during the 2022 edition of their rise. What came after that was a journey through Munster and eventually onto the All-Ireland junior club final in Croke Park last January.