Kenmare Shamrocks have qualified for the ¼ finals of the Garvey’s Supervalu County Senior Football Championship.
The opener of a double header at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney saw they beat West Kerry 4-18 to 1-12.
An 8th minute goal from Maurice O’Connell had West Kerry in front by 1-0 to 0-1. Kenmare responded with a goal of their own-through Paul O’Connor-to edge ahead 1-2 to 1-1 after 14 minutes. Within a minute Sean O’Shea goaled for Kenmare. Donal O’Sullivan got another Kenmare goal in the 16th minute. They now led by double scores at 3-1 to 1-2. It was 3-4 to 1-3 seven minutes out from half-time. Kenmare led 3-7 to 1-3 at the break.
Kenmare remained in charge, opening up a 3-11 to 1-5 lead. Jack Tagney added a 4th goal for Kenmare with 13 minutes to go to make it 4-12 to 1-7. It was double scores at the finish.
