Kerry SFC draw: Crokes to face Mid Kerry in standout tie

North Kerry will face Kenmare Shamrock after their first victory as a new amalgamation over St Kieran's while Dingle will look to avenge a recent defeat to Na Gaeil. 

The Kerry SFC round 1 clashes will take place on the weekend of October 4/5. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The clash of Dr Crokes and Mid Kerry is the standout tie in round 1 of the Kerry SFC. Crokes are the reigning county champions and last month retained their status as senior club champions. Mid Kerry, county finalists in three of the last five years, easily defeated St Brendan's in the Divisional/District round to reach the championship proper.

Round 1 sees the club sides enter the championship following the conclusion of the two Divisional/District preliminary rounds. Rathmore and West Kerry, the first two teams to emerge from the draw, both received byes to the quarter-finals.