Paul Geaney confirmed as Kerry football captain for 2026

While the custom of handing the Kerry captaincy to the county champions remains, the practice of naming a vice-captain has been discontinued in the Kingdom

ANNUS MIRABILIS: Dingle captain Paul Geaney celebrate with the Andy Merrigan Cup in Croke Park. He has now been confirmed as Kerry captain in 2026. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

NO one's quite sure how Paul Geaney expects to top 2025, but he's going to give it a go - this time as captain of Kerry.

The Dingle All-Ireland winning skipper was formally handed the county armband Tuesday night via ratification at a Kerry County Board meeting.