Kingdom Kerry Gaels 0-12 Garryowen 0-11 Posted Thursday, August 22, 2002 by webmaster
The Kingdom Kerry Gaels qualified in top spot of their group when they had a 0-12 to 0-11 win over Garryowen in the Senior Football Championship match at Ruislip on Sunday Aug 11th.
The played in sunny conditions and the Kingdom who played into the breeze in the first half scored the opening two points and led by 0-2 to 0-0 for the first eight minutes.
Some sloppy play by the Kingdom Kerry Gaels allowed the Garryowen to open up and lead by 0-5 to 0-2.
The Kingdom were struggling at mid-field then made a few switches and once again gained the upper hand but some poor shooting by the forwards only yielded one point.
Half time seen the score Garryowen lead 0-7 to 0-3

The Kingdom who were now playing with the wind quickly scored a point but the Garryowen replied immediately.
Excellent play by mark Dillon and Cian Kissane resulted in another pt for the Kingdom.
The Kingdom Kerry Gaels began to lay siege on the garryowen goals with two pts from Alan Bailey who had moved into full forward. Two pts bt killian Lynch and John Holly brought the score to 0-9 to 0-8, excitement was mounting. Garryowen in a rare attack scored a free which brought the score to 0-10 to 0-8. The Kingdom then had a great run upfield from Cormac Costello who was fouled, John Holly took a free from this and scored a pt leaving the score now 0-10 to the Kingdoms 0-9.
Seven minutes to go and counting Stephen Sheehan and Kevin Waldron were now on top in mid-field. Another great bit of fielding from young Stephen Sheehan a pass to Killian Lynch and from 30 yards Lynch splits the posts and we are level again.
Alan Bailey and Diarmuid Slattery both scored another pt each.
With two minutes to go the Garryowen score from a free bringing the score to 0-12 to 0-11.
The Garryowen launch another attack broken up by the impressive Karl Scanlon, the Garryowen attacked again but was blocked down by sub Mark Dillon and cleared by Cian Kissane.
The final whistle sounds the Kingdom Kerry Gaels are so far unbeaten in this years Championship group.
The smile on the face of the Kingdom Kerry Gaels mentors said it all.
It was the first time we had beaten the Garryowen in about 10 attempts in championship football.
Manager Tom Roche though very happy, expressed that a lot of things would have to be ironed out before we play St. Clarets in the semi-final on Sept 1st but he said he was happy with the progress of the team up to now.
Best for the Kingdom were Karl Scanlon, C. Kissane, D. Lyndon, C. Costello, M. Donaghy, K.Lynch, A.Bailey and John Holly. Man of the match Martin Donaghy.
The Kingdom Kerry Gaels Senior team wore black armbands in honour of former Kingdom player Austin O’Shea (Waterville). The Club officials and members would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the O’Shea family and to Tony Nolans brother from Asdee who died in Southampton.

Any players coming to London should contact
Tom Roche 0044 7866 835 282
Christy Kissane 00 44 7785 902 8597
Or visit our wesite www.kingdomkerrygaels.org
Or email webmaster@kingdomkerrygaels.org

Results Saturday 03rd August 02 Posted Tuesday, August 6, 2002 by webmaster
Kingdom Kerry Gaels (B) 1-16 St.Brendans 0-1

On Saturday evening last as Ruislip the Kingdom Kerry Gaels qualified for the semi-final of the London Senior Reserve Championship with a 1-16 to 0-1 win over St. Brendans. The Kingdom Kerry Gaels were superior in every department. The performance of Cian Evans (son of Killorgan Maestro John) shone like a beacon. He played full forward for the first time ever and scored 1-9. Indeed some of his point scoring would have done the Kerry forwards proud.
The game was over at half time when the Kindom Kerry Gaels led by 0-10 to 0-1.
Their chances were further enchanted when the Brendans were reduced to 14 men after 5 minutes of the second half.
The goal came a great bit of fielding by the impressive Francis Crowe fed Sean Reily who in turn saw Evans lurking behind the defence. His pass found Evans and from 20 yds he shook the roof of the net. Cian had at least 3 more goaling chances saved by the Brendans Keeper.
Best for the Kingdom Kerry Gaels were :
Brendan Clancy, B. Murphy, J. Prendergast, B. Clifford, F. Crowe, S. Reily, K. Scullion, and of course mana of the match Cian Evans.
Any players coming to London should contact
Tom Roche 0044 7866 835 282
Christy Kissane 00 44 7785 902 8597
Or visit our wesite www.kingdomkerrygaels.org
Or email webmaster@kingdomkerrygaels.org