Kerry's journey to existence a special one for former City slicker Dennehy

'Going into Turner’s Cross now as part of Kerry as an established League of Ireland club on the same footing as Cork City is going to be a very proud moment for me.'

NEW ROLE: Billy Dennehy before the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup second-round match between Kerry FC and Drogheda United last year. Pic: Michael P Ryan, Sportsfile

Billy Dennehy will have a prime view from the centre of the Donie Forde stand for Kerry FC’s first-ever meeting with Cork City in the League of Ireland.

As fate would have it, the first of the clubs’ four clashes (at least) this season takes place on the opening night of the 2024 First Division campaign as two familiar foes, whose rivalry is usually saved for GAA, clash at Turner’s Cross.