Kerry claim McGrath Cup

McGrath Cup final; Kerry 1-11 UCC 0-09: Kerry have won the McGrath Cup with a five point victory over UCC in Tralee.

McGrath Cup final; Kerry 1-11 UCC 0-09:Kerry have won the McGrath Cup with a five point victory over UCC in Tralee.

The fixture isn’t one to get the Kingdom pulses racing but the All-Ireland champions cleaned off the cobwebs with an solid performance.

Late points from Rory O Hagan, Seán Kiely and Chris Daly added some respectability to the scoreline for the students with three late points but the damage was done in the first half.

James O Donoghue got the crucial goal after a sweeping move started by Paul Galvin while midfielder Alan O’Sullivan kicked three points.

Forward Kieran Donaghy was also in good form, scoring two points.

Kerry had Aidan O’Mahony sent off at the death after he clashed with UCC substitute Eoin Hegarty.

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