Kerry hurlers and U20 footballers set for Croke Park double-header
The Kerry U20s defeated Roscommon in their semi-final to reach the All-Ireland decider against Tyrone. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Clohessy
Both the Kerry U20 footballers and the county's hurlers will play their respective finals at Croke Park on Saturday, May 30.
The Kerry U20s will face Tyrone in the All-Ireland final at 5pm. Kerry defeated Roscommon after extra-time on Wednesday to reach the decider while Tyrone beat Kildare in their semi-final.
After their semi-final, Kerry manager Tomás Ó Sé pleaded with the GAA to stage the final on a weekend date. He has got his wish.
Tyrone are aiming to win their third consecutive U20 title while a win for Kerry would be their first at this grade since 2008. Tyrone defeated Kerry by six points to win the 2024 final.
The game will be preceded by the Christy Ring Cup final between Kerry and Derry at 3pm. The winner will be promoted to the Joe McDonagh Cup, replacing relegated London.
Derry had a comeback victory over Kerry at Celtic Park on Saturday to seal their place in the final. Kerry had been unbeaten in the competition to that point.
For Derry, it will be their fourth consecutive Christy Ring decider. They lost last year's final to London, having been beaten by Kildare and Meath in the two previous deciders.
Kerry were relegated to the Christy Ring Cup last year. It will be their first final in the competition since they beat Derry in 2015.
Earlier in the afternoon, Tyrone will play Mayo or New York in the Nickey Rackard Cup final at 1pm. Mayo and New York play their semi-final on May 23.
All three games will be broadcast by TG4.
Tyrone v Mayo/New York, 1pm, Croke Park
Derry v Kerry, 3pm, Croke Park
Kerry v Tyrone, 5pm, Croke Park
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