‘Rossies’ Up First
It’s that time of year again when County GAA Secretaries have been given the proposed Allianz League fixtures for 2026 and it is proposed that Kerry will start their league campaign against Roscommon in Killarney. The participating counties have a bit of time to respond with any objections but it is very rare to see changes to the original proposed list of fixtures.
Reigning All-Ireland and Allianz League champions Kerry will definitely have four home league games next season. Jack O’Connor’s men will be at home to three Connacht teams - Roscommon, Galway and Mayo - as well as Monaghan. Kerry face three away trips to Donegal, Dublin and Armagh.
Kerry will of course be seeking a record 25th League title. Jack O’Connor has never won an All-Ireland title without winning a league and he has also never won back-to-back All-Ireland titles as a manager so it will be interesting to see Kerry’s approach to the League.
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Doolan double stuns Shamrock Rovers
We have witnessed some cracking contests in Mounthawk Park this season and this was another eye catching and definitely memorable performance by a Kerry FC team in 2025. The U20s ripped up the pre-match narrative and achieved a stunning 2-1 extra-time final victory over Shamrock Rovers. Yes that’s right Shamrock Rovers!
In doing so, they delivered a first trophy success for Kerry FC at any level in the League of Ireland. A goal from Luke Doolan in the final moments of 120 dramatic minutes of action saw Kerry FC collect the U20 Shield. Despite the biblical rainfall and driving wind, the Kerry FC players, backroom team and loyal fans were singing in the rain to celebrate this maiden success.
This was not as dramatic as the Mounthawk Miracle when Kerry FC defeated Sligo Rovers 4-3 in the FAI Cup. It was still pretty epic all the same.
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