2026 Kerry Intermediate Football Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| County | Kerry |
| Year | 2026 |
| Trophy | Fenian Cup[1] |
| Sponsor | Kerry Petroleum[2] |
| Date | 8 August - 13 September |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions |  An Ghaeltacht |
| Winners | |
| Champions |  Fossa (1st win) |
| Manager | Jerome Stack |
| Captain | Sam Buckley |
| Qualify for | Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship |
| Runners-up | |
| Runners-up |  Kilcummin |
| Manager | James Foley |
| Captain | Paul O'Shea |
| Promotion/Relegation | |
| Promoted team(s) |  Keel |
| Relegated team(s) |  St Mary's |
| Other | |
| Website | http://www.kerrygaa.ie/ |
The 2026 Kerry Intermediate Football Championship (known as the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship for sponsorship reasons) was the latest instalment of the Kerry Intermediate Football Championship. The tournament consisted of Kerry GAA's 16 intermediate club teams.
The championship was won for the first time by Fossa who defeated Kilcummin in the final and qualify to represent Kerry in the 2026 Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship.[3]
Format
[edit]The 16 clubs were drawn into four groups of 4 teams each.[4] Each team is to play the other three teams in their group once, having one home match, one away match and one at a neutral venue. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals with each group winner playing the runner-up of another group at home.
The winners of the championship will be promoted to the 2027 Kerry Club Football Championship and will represent Kerry in the 2026 Munster Intermediate Club Football Championship. The 4 teams who finish bottom of their group will advance to the relegation play-off semi-finals. The losers of the semi-finals will then contest the final play-off with the losers of this match dropping down to the Junior Premier Championship for 2027.
Teams
[edit]Ballymacelligott were promoted to the Internediate Championship for 2026 having won the Junior Premier Championship in 2025.[5] They replace An Ghaeltacht who were promoted to the Senior Championship.[6]
| Team | Location | Division | In championship since | Championship titles | Last championship title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ballydonoghue |
Lisselton | Shannon Rangers | 2021 | 0 | — |
 Ballymacelligott |
Ballymacelligott | St Kieran's | 2026 | 0 | — |
 Beaufort |
Beaufort | Mid Kerry | 2019 | 2 | 2000 |
 Castleisland Desmonds |
Castleisland | St Kieran's | 2004 | 3 | 1981 |
 Firies |
Firies | East Kerry | 2025 | 0 | — |
| Fossa |
Fossa | East Kerry | 2023 | 0 | — |
| Glenbeigh/Glencar |
Glenbeigh | Mid Kerry | 2017 | 0 | — |
| Glenflesk |
Glenflesk | East Kerry | 2004 | 0 | — |
 Gneeveguilla |
Gneeveguilla | East Kerry | 2022 | 1 | 2010 |
| John Mitchels |
Tralee | St Brendan's | 2009 | 0 | — |
 Kerins O'Rahilly's |
Tralee | St Brendan's | 2024 | 0 | — |
| Kilcummin |
Kilcummin | East Kerry | 2021 | 2 | 2018 |
| Killarney Legion |
Killarney | East Kerry | 2022 | 1 | 2005 |
| Laune Rangers |
Killorglin | Mid Kerry | 2016 | 0 | — |
 Listowel Emmets |
Listowel | Feale Rangers | 2024 | 1 | 2002 |
| St. Mary’s |
Cahersiveen | South Kerry | 2 | 2015 |
Group Stage
[edit]Group 1
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossa |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +44 | 6 | Advance to Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Ballymacelligott |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +24 | 4 | |
| 3 | Gneeveguilla |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -19 | 2 | |
| 4 | Glenbeigh/Glencar |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -49 | 0 | Advance to Relegation play-offs |
Source: Kerry GAA Fixtures/Results/Tables
Round 1
| 9 August 2026 Round 1 | Gneeveguilla | 1–17 (20) – (31) 1–28 | Fossa | ||
| 14:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–14 - 0–09) | Venue: Fitzgerald Stadium | |||
| Gls: S Finnegan Pts: C O'Connor 5 (1tp, 1f, 1'45), S Crowley 4 (2tp), S O'Sullivan 4 (1tp), P O'Leary 3, O O'Leary 1 |
Report | Gls: E O'Shea Pts: D Clifford 11 (3tp, 1tpf, 2fs), E O'Shea 7 (2tp, 2fs), T O'Gorman, R Colleran 2 each, E Talbot, J Hallissey, P Clifford, D Ryan, C O'Shea 1 each |
Referee: B Griffin (Clounmacon)
|
| 9 August 2026 Round 1 | Glenbeigh/Glencar | 0–16 (16) – (34) 6–16 | Ballymacelligott | ||
| 15:45 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–04 - 3–12) | Venue: Austin Stack Park | |||
| Report | Referee: M Hennessy (Ballyduff)
|
Round 2
| 15 August 2026 Round 2 | Glenbeigh/Glencar | 0–12 (12) – (40) 5–25 | Fossa | ||
| 19:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–03 - 3–10) | Venue: Glenbeigh | |||
Pts: T Cahill 4 (2tp), L Smith 3 (1tp), F O'Sullivan, C Teahan 1 (1f), J Brosnan, K O'Sullivan, S Quirke 1 each |
Report | Gls: M Kennelly, T O'Gorman, H Buckley, D Clifford, E O'Shea 1 each Pts: E O'Shea 8 (1tp), H Buckley 4, P Clifford 3 (1tp), D Clifford 2 (1tp), T O'Shea 2, H Kelly, J Hallissey, C O'Shea, T O'Gorman, F Doyle, F Colleran 1 each |
Referee: E Ó Muircheartaigh (Dingle)
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| 15 August 2026 Round 2 | Ballymacelligott | 2–20 (26) – (15) 1–12 | Gneeveguilla | ||
| 19:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–09 - 0–09) | Venue: Ballymacelligott | |||
| Gls: J Joy, D Daly 1 each Pts: M Quirke 6 (5fs), D Daly 5 (1tp, 1f), J Joy 4 (2fs), M McKivergan 3 (1tpf), N Collins, D Keane 1 each |
Report | Gls: S O'Sullivan Pts: O O'Leary 6 (4fs), C Buckley 2 (2fs), C O'Connor 2 (1'45), P Brosnan, S O'Sullivan 1 each |
Referee: E Moran (Ballydonoghue)
|
Round 3
| 22 August 2026 Round 3 | Fossa | 1–25 (28) – (22) 3–13 | Ballymacelligott | ||
| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–11 - 0–07) | Venue: Fossa | |||
| Report | Referee: M Murphy (St Michael's/Foilmore)
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| 22 August 2026 Round 3 | Gneeveguilla | 1–16 (19) – (16) 1–13 | Glenbeigh/Glencar | ||
| 18:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–10 - 0–03) | Venue: Gneeveguilla | |||
| Report | Referee: P Hayes (Kerins O'Rahilly's)
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Group 2
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilcummin |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 6 | Advance to Quarter-finals |
| 2 | John Mitchels |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +16 | 4 | |
| 3 | Ballydonoghue |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -19 | 2 | |
| 4 | Firies |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | Advance to Relegation play-offs |
Source: Kerry GAA Fixtures/Results/Tables
Round 1
| 8 August 2026 Round 1 | Firies | 2–15 (21) – (23) 1–20 | John Mitchels | ||
| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–06 - 0–10) | Venue: Ballymacelligott | |||
| Referee: M Murphy (St Michael's/Foilmore)
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| 9 August 2026 Round 1 | Ballydonoghue | 0–11 (11) – (18) 0–18 | Kilcummin | ||
| 15:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–09 - 0–08) | Venue: Brosna | |||
| Report | Referee: G Kissane (Kerins O'Rahilly's)
|
Round 2
| 15 August 2026 Round 2 | Firies | 1–14 (17) – (18) 2–12 | Kilcummin | ||
| 19:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–06 - 1–04) | Venue: Farranfore | |||
| Report | Referee: P Dowling (Ballylongford)
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| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | John Mitchels | 4–19 (31) – (16) 1–13 | Ballydonoghue | ||
| 13:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 4–10 - 0–08) | Venue: Ballyseedy | |||
| Report | Referee: C O'Connor (Glenbeigh/Glencar)
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Round 3
| 23 August 2026 Round 3 | Ballydonoghue | 1–12 (15) – (12) 2–06 | Firies | ||
| 15:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–05 - 1–05) | Venue: Coolard | |||
| Report | Referee: D Clifford (Laune Rangers)
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Group 3
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laune Rangers |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +33 | 6 | Advance to Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Listowel Emmets |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +11 | 4 | |
| 3 | Killarney Legion |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 2 | |
| 4 | St. Mary’s |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -37 | 0 | Advance to Relegation play-offs |
Source: Kerry GAA Fixtures/Results/Tables
Round 1
| 1 August 2026 Round 1 | St. Mary's | 0–12 (12) – (25) 2–19 | Killarney Legion | ||
| 19:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–08 - 1–08) | Venue: Killorglin | |||
| Report | Referee: P Curtin (Brosna)
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| 8 August 2026 Round 1 | Laune Rangers | 3–12 (21) – (20) 0–20 | Listowel Emmets | ||
| 17:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 3–08 - 0–09) | Venue: Austin Stack Park | |||
| Gls: A O'Neill 2, G Hassett 1 Pts: A O'Neill 4 (1f), J Tyther 3 (2fs), O Birmingham 2, S Gannon 1 (1f), D Mangan, C Moriarty 1 each |
Report | Pts: D Lynch 8 (1tpf, 1tp, 4fs), S Tarrant 6 (1tpf, 1f), C Mulvihill 1 (1f), A Kennelly, E Healy, JJ Grimes, D Keane 1 each |
Referee: E Horan (Glenflesk)
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Round 2
| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | Laune Rangers | 2–18 (24) – (7) 0–07 | St. Mary's | ||
| 15:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–08 - 0–04) | Venue: Killorglin | |||
| Report | Referee: F Clifford (Listry)
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| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | Listowel Emmets | 1–15 (18) – (13) 2–07 | Killarney Legion | ||
| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–08 - 1–05) | Venue: Listowel | |||
| Gls: B Sweeney Pts: D Lynch 5 (2tp, 1f), S Tarrant 4 (1tp, 1f), J McVeigh, D Keane 2 each, P Walsh, B Sweeney 1 each |
Report | Gls: C Gammell, F Murphy 1 each Pts: R O'Grady 3 (2fs), P Lucey 2 (1tp), F Murphy 1 (f), P McCarthy 1 |
Referee: G Kissane (Kerins O'Rahilly's)
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Round 3
| 23 August 2026 Round 3 | Killarney Legion | 2–10 (16) – (31) 3–22 | Laune Rangers | ||
| 15:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–05 - 1–08) | Venue: Dirreen | |||
| Gls: R Leen, O Fleming 1 each Pts: R O'Grady 4 (2fs, 1tpf), C Keane 2 (1f), W Shine 2, F Murphy 1 (f), J O'Donoghue 1 |
Report | Gls: E Clifford 2, S Gannon 1 Pts: A O'Neill 7 (1tpf), J Tyther 5 (5fs), E Clifford 2 (1tp), D Cleary, S Gannon, M Leslie 2 each, O Birmingham, G Hassett 1 each |
Referee: E Ó Muircheartaigh (Dingle)
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| 23 August 2026 Round 3 | St. Mary's | 2–11 (17) – (24) 2–18 | Listowel Emmets | ||
| 15:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–12 - 0–05) | Venue: Cahersiveen | |||
| Report | Referee: T Corbett (Milltown/Castlemaine)
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Group 4
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaufort |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +26 | 6 | Advance to Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Glenflesk |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 2 | |
| 3 | Kerins O'Rahilly's |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 2 | |
| 4 | Castleisland Desmonds |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -17 | 2 | Advance to Relegation play-offs |
Source: Kerry GAA Fixtures/Results/Tables
Round 1
| 8 August 2026 Round 1 | Beaufort | 4–20 (32) – (24) 3–15 | Glenflesk | ||
| 18:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 3–09 - 0–06) | Venue: Lewis Road | |||
| Gls: C Kennedy 3, K Coffey 1 Pts: F Hallissey 6 (1tpf, 1f, 1'45), L Carey 4, J O'Connor 3 (1tpf), S O'Brien 2 (1tp), N O'Connor 2, D o'Connor, C Kennedy, K Coffey 1 each |
Report | Gls: Dylan Roche 2, Darragh Riche 1 (1p) Pts: J Kelleher 4 (2tp), K O'Sullivan, L Crowley 2 (2tp) each, Dylan Roche, L O'Brien 2 each, T Bowler, Darragh Roche 1 (1f) each, C Cronin 1 |
Referee: E Ó Muircheartaigh (Dingle)
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| 8 August 2026 Round 1 | Castleisland Desmonds | 1–14 (17) – (32) 4–20 | Kerins O'Rahilly's | ||
| 19:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–06 - 2–07) | Venue: Currow | |||
| Report | Referee: D Clifford (Laune Rangers)
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Round 2
| 15 August 2026 Round 2 | Beaufort | 1–16 (19) – (15) 1–12 | Castleisland Desmonds | ||
| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–07 - 0–06) | Venue: Beaufort | |||
| Gls: C Kennedy Pts: F Hallissey 5 (4fs), L Carey 5, C Kennedy 4 (1tp), J Coffey, K Coffey 1 each |
Report | Gls: T Lynch Pts: T Hickey 5 (3fs), A O'Donoghue 4 (1tp, 1f), T Lynch 3 |
Referee: M Murphy (St Michael's/Foilmore)
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| 16 August 2026 Round 2 | Glenflesk | 1–16 (19) – (12) 0–12 | Kerins O'Rahilly's | ||
| 16:00 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–08 - 0–07) | Venue: Glenflesk | |||
| Gls: L Crowley Pts: M Kelliher 2 (2'45), D Roche 2 (1f), J Kelliher, P D'Arcey 2 each, K O'Sulivan, L O'Brien, C Cronin 1 each |
Report | Pts: D O'Connor 8 (2tpf, 2fs, 1tp), BJ Keane 2 (1tp), T Hoare 1 (f), C O'Sullivan 1 |
Referee: P Curtin (Brosna)
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Round 3
| 22 August 2026 Round 3 | Castleisland Desmonds | 2–12 (18) – (16) 1–13 | Glenflesk | ||
| 18:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 1–05 - 0–06) | Venue: Castleisland | |||
| Gls: A O'Donoghue, T Hickey 1 each Pts: A O'Donoghue 6 (1tp), PJ Curtin 2, T Hickey 1 (f), CH O'Connor, B Leonard, T Lynch 1 each |
Report | Gls: C Cronin Pts: J Kelliher, P D'Arcy, Darragh Roche 3 each, Dylan Roche 2 (1f), D O'Brien, L Crowley 1 each |
Referee: C O'Connor (Glenbeigh/Glencar)
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| 22 August 2026 Round 3 | Kerins O'Rahilly's | 0–12 (12) – (26) 1–23 | Beaufort | ||
| 18:30 IST (UTC+1) | (HT: 0–07 - 1–13) | Venue: Strand Road | |||
Pts: D O'Connor 7 (2tpf, 2fs), T Kennedy 2 (1tp), T Hoare 1 (f), BJ Keane, C Hayes 1 each |
Report | Gls: C Kennedy Pts: F Hallissey 8 (2tpf, 2fs), C Kennedy 5 (1tp), L Carey 5, D O'Connor 3, J Caffey, N O'Connor 1 each |
Referee: E Walsh (Rathmore)
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Knockout Stage
[edit]Quarter-finals
[edit]| Kilcummin |
2–16 (22) – (14) 0–14 | Ballymacelligott |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–10 - 0–09) | ||
| Gls: M Casey, P O'Leary 1 each Pts: K McCarthy 7 (7fs), M Casey 3, C Foley 2, B Kealy 1 (1'45), P O'Shea, P O'Leary, M O'Shea 1 each |
Pts: D Daly 5 (1tp, 1f), M Quirke 3 (1tpf, 1f), N Collins 3, D Keane 2 (tp), J Joy 1 | |
| Fossa |
1–19 (22) – (18) 2–12 | Listowel Emmets |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–11 - 1–05) | ||
| Gls: T O'Gorman Pts: D Clifford 12 (2tp, 1tpf, 1f), E O'Shea 2 (tp), P Clifford 2, T O'Gorman, F Doyle 1 each |
Gls: J Carmody, D Lynch 1 each Pts: A Carey 3, D Lynch 2 (2fs), JJ Grimes 2 (1f), L McElligott 2, P Walsh, J McVeigh, S Tarrant 1 each | |
| Beaufort |
4–14 (26) – (18) 0–18 | John Mitchels |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 2–06 - 0–07) | ||
| Gls: M Breen, D O'Connor, F Hallissey, C Kennedy 1 each Pts: F Hallissey 5 (1'45, 1f), J O'Connor 4, N O'Connor, C Kennedy 2 each, J Coffey 1 |
Gls: G White 10 (2tpf, 1tp, 2fs), C Holden, D Cunnane 2 (2fs) each, S Broderick 1 (1'45), S Moloney, M Kelliher, J Duggan 1 each | |
| Laune Rangers |
0–16 (16) – (23) 4–11 | Glenflesk |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–07 - 0–05) | ||
Pts: A O'Neill 5 (1tpf, 1f), J Tyther 4 (3fs), G Hassett 2 (1f), O Birmingham, S Gannon 2 each, E Clifford 1 |
Gls: D O'Brien, C Lynch, Darragh Roche, Dylan Roche 1 each Pts: Darragh Roche 5 (2fs), Dylan Roche, L O'Brien 2 each, K O'Sullivan, J Kelliher 1 each | |
Semi-finals
[edit]| Glenflesk |
1–14 (17) – (21) 1–18 (a.e.t.) |
Kilcummin |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 1–05 - 1–06) (FT: 1–11 - 1–11) | ||
| Gls: Darragh Roche Pts: Darragh Roche 5 (2fs), L Crowley 4 (1tp, 1'45), L O'Donoghue 2, K O'Sullivan, T Bowler, Dylan Roche 1 each |
Gls: K McCarthy Pts: S O'Leary 5 (1tp), M Casey, P O'Leary 5 each, M O'Shea, C Foley, M Keane 1 each | |
Tullig Referee: D Clifford (Laune Rangers) |
| Fossa |
2–25 (31) – (30) 2–24 (a.e.t.) |
Beaufort |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–07 - 1–10) (FT: 2–18 - 2–18) | ||
| Gls: M Rennie, E O'Shea 1 each Pts: D Clifford 16 (4tp, 1tpf, 1f), P Clifford 5 (1tp, 1'45), E O'Shea 1 (f), M Rennie, T O'Gorman, D Ryan 1 each |
Gls: J Coffey, F Hallissey 1 each Pts: C Kennedy 7 (3tp), F Hallissey 5 (3fs, 1'45, 1mk), D O'Connor 5 (1f), L Carey 3 (1tp), M Breen 2 (1tp), N O'Connor 2 | |
Lewis Road Referee: E Ó Muircheartaigh (Dingle) |
Final
[edit]| Kilcummin |
0–22 (22) – (26) 0–26 | Fossa |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–12 - 0–10) | ||
Pts: P O'Shea 4 (1tp, 1tpf), K Murphy 3 (1tp), M O'Shea, M Casey 3 each, P O'Leary, M Keane 2 each, B Kealy 1 (1'45), K McCarthy 1 (1f), J Williams, C Foley, J Fogarty 1 each |
Pts: D Clifford 15 (3tp, 2tpf, 2fs), P Clifford 4 (2tp), D Ryan 2, E O'Shea 1 (1f), P Sheehan, E Talbot, R Colleran, T O'Gorman 1 each | |
Relegation play-offs
[edit]Semi-finals
[edit]| Glenbeigh/Glencar |
2–19 (25) – (11) 1–08 | St. Mary’s |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–11 - 1–04) | ||
Cahersiveen Referee: E Horan (Glenflesk) |
Play-off final
[edit]| Castleisland Desmonds |
0–18 (18) – (15) 2–09 | St Mary's |
|---|---|---|
| (HT: 0–12 - 1–01) | ||
Killorglin Referee: F Clifford (Listry) |
St Mary's are relegated to the Kerry Premier Junior Football Championship for 2027
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Super sharpshooters on show but Casey brace wins it". killarneytoday.com. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ↑ Pigott, Sinéad (24 July 2025). "Kerry Petroleum Club Football Championships". www.kerrygaa.ie. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ Brosnan, Maurice (14 September 2026). "Cliffords and Fossa cross the final frontier". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 14 September 2026.
- ↑ Brennan, Paul (10 February 2026). "Kerry Club Football Championship draw". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ O'Dowd, John (13 September 2025). "Ballymacelligott claim elusive Kerry Junior Premier title after penalty shoot-out win over St Senans". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Leen, Tony (14 September 2025). "Gaeltacht back at Kerry's top table after convincing IFC final win over weary Fossa". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 21 July 2026.