Kerry FAI Cup run ‘way ahead of schedule’ as Shamrock Rovers clash looms

Seanie McGrath said Kerry's FAI Cup semi-final against Shamrock Rovers is "new experience, so it's more exciting than daunting".

Ballyduff man Seanie McGrath has played 111 times for Kerry FC, scoring 19 times. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Kerry hurling folklore says a team led by a Ballyduff man has a head start. If that wisdom translates to soccer, then Ballyduff’s own Sean McGrath would be the right man to lead Kerry FC into the biggest game in their short history, an FAI Cup semi-final against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght on Sunday.

Seanie, as he is better known, is made of tough stuff. He has played 111 games for Kerry, scored 19 goals, and has six assists to his name. He scored a cracker last Friday against Treaty United in the league, and in the absence of Ryan Kelliher, McGrath is the side’s top scorer this year, netting nine times from midfield.