Kerry minor ladies defeated Limerick in the first round of the Munster Ladies Minor Championship on Saturday.

In a restructured competition Kerry will at least be guaranteed 2 games, last year Kerry & Cork faced off in a straight final, which was no good to both teams. It was a stuttering performance in the first half with Kerry slow to settle. Limerick took advantage of this & also played with the strong breeze. However Kerry's Aisling O'Connell settled Kerry with a goal & Kerry nerves seemed abated. Half time score Kerry 2-06, Limerick 1-02. Kerry took the field in a more determined manner in the second half & made the breeze count scoring some fine long range scores. In the end Kerry saw out an embattled Limerick Full time score Kerry 4-14 Limerick 3-06. Kerry face Tipperary next on Saturday 19th in a Tipperary venue TBC. Tipperary will present a much tougher task, as Tipperary schools have reached nearly every schools final this year across all grades, so that will filter down to inter county teams also no doubt.

1 Jane Lynch Castleisland Desmonds, 2 Aileen Sheehan Rathmore, 3 Brid Sayers Corca Dhuibhne,4 Patriz Brosnan John Mitchels, 5 Aoife Shine Listowel Emmets, 6 Megan O'Connor Ballyduff,7 Clodagh Quinlan Southern Gaels, 8 Niamh Carmody (0-4) Finuge/St.Senan's Captain, 9 Aisling O'Connell Scartaglen (1-0), 10 Tina Mangan (1-02) Castleisland Desmonds, 11 Cliodhna Hayes (0-2) John Mitchels, 12 Shauna Hanafin (1-02) Kerins O'Rahillys, 13 Amy Reidy (0-1) Scartaglen, 14 Erin Finucane (0-1)Moyvane, 15 Niamh Myers (1-01) John Mitchels, 17 Ellen Winters Corca Dhuibhne, 18 Denise Dunlea Scartaglen, 19 Caroline Dineen (0-1) Rathmore, 20 Martina Guiney Finuge/St.Senan's, 21 Shannon O'Shea Southern Gaels, 22 Meadhbh Johnson Laune Rangers, 23 Emma O'Sullivan Milltown/Listry, 24 Katie Dennehy Finuge/St.Senan's
Kerry Team Picture: Back row Billy Mangan (Manager) Clodagh Quinlan, Emma O Sullivan, Patriz Brosnan, Caroline Dineen, Martina Guiney, Amy Reidy, Meadhbh Johnston, Niamh Myers, Aoife Shine, Ellen Winters, Katie Dennehy, Shauna Hanafin, Alan Hanafin (Selector)
Front Row: Deirdre O'Sullivan (Liaison Officer) ,Tina Mangan ,Denise Dunlea, Erin Finucane , Niamh Carmody (captain), Megan O Connor, Jane Lynch, Aisling O Connell, Aileen Sheehan, Shannon OShea, Bríd Sears, Clíodhna Hayes Pat Brosnan(Selector )

Also on the inter county front Kerry U14's face a strong Waterford side on Saturday in a Cork venue TBC. Kerry who had a poor first outing against Waterford will be aiming for a much better performance against a quite strong Waterford side. Waterford topped their group beating Tipperary, Clare & Limerick & are showing very strong in this age group.

The venue for Kerry senior ladies Tesco HomeGrown NFL semi final against Cork has been set for Dromcollogher/Broadford in Limerick on Sunday 27th April at 2 pm. Kerry who topped the table will be hoping to secure a spot in the league final, in our first year back in Division 1.
Domestic action was in the spot light with games across all 4 Divisions in the Rhyno Quality Feeds Co League. In Division 1 saw Castleisland Desmonds travel to Laune Rangers to take on the current champions. Laune Rangers despite fielding without Sarah Houlihan & Edel Murphy were still a very strong outfit. The first half was very evenly matched with score Laune Rangers 1-07 Castleisland Desmonds 3-07.

However Castleisland blitzed the Laune side in the second half, & also held the home side to just 3 points in the second half. Final Score Laune Rangers 1-10 Castleisland Desmonds 7-08,with goals coming from Aine O'Connor (3) Leanne Mangan (2) Stephanie Murphy & Aisling Leonard. Meadhbh Johnston scored Laune Rangers sole goal. Other results in Division 1 Southern Gaels across the county to Listowel Emmetts & it was a journey worthwhile Listowel 0-7 Southern Gaels 5-12. In an exciting game where Scartaglen defeated Inbhear Sceine Gaels after, going in a goal down at half time to winning by a goal. Scartaglen 2-15 Inbhear Sceine Gaels 2-12

In Division 2 Corca Dhuibhne's passing, movement & superior fitness was too much for the combined Abbeydorney/Kerins O'Rahillys. Though Sinead McKessey & Emma McCarthy dominated in midfield, they combination side couldn't hold the ball inside the forward line. While Corca Dhuibhne were much tighter in defence & very quick on the counter attack. Final Score Corca Dhuibhne 6-16 Abbeydorney/Kerins O'Rahillys 2-09.

In the other game in that division, Na Gaeil hosted neighbours Austin Stacks in a Tralee derby. In a high scoring game Na Gaeil used their experience to push ahead. Final Score Na Gaeil 7-10 Austin Stacks 5-03. In Division 3 Dr Crokes are continuing their rich vein of form defeating Dromid, Dr Crokes 6-14 Dromid 1-05. Spa are also continuing their great form, it will be an interesting clash when both these teams meet. Spa defeated Miltown/Listry with their forwards displaying a master class in forward movement. Final Score Spa 4-18 Miltown/Listry 0-06. Finally Currow inflicted a heavy defeat on Kilcummin 6-06 to 0-04. In the sole game of Division 4 Duagh ran out easy winners against newcomers Cromane.

Next round of action is due to take place on 18th April; however with some clubs containing county minors some games will be deferred. All fixtures/results on the website.

In the Educate.ie U14 Co league Fossa remain top of Division 1 with only scoring difference separating them from Laune Rangers who also have full points. Division 2 also very close with only a 5 point scoring difference separating table toppers Miltown/Listry & John Mitchels. Cromane are stealing the show currently in Division 3 with no team able to contain them. Finally in Division 4 Ballymac are leaders, unbeaten in all games. Next action in the U14 Educate.ie Co League is 27th April. Tweet

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