
Kerry stick to their guns for All-Ireland minor final
In what will be their first All-Ireland minor final since the 2020 defeat to Derry, the Kingdom will be aiming to win their first title at this grade since their 2018 decider victory over Galway.
Tyrone, this year's Ulster champions, defeated Roscommon in the semi-final. Their last minor title was in 2021 while the Red Hand county last won at this grade 15 years ago.
Sunday's game at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge throws in at 1:30pm. It will also be broadcast live on TG4.
KERRY: R Kennedy (Kerins O'Rahillys); R Sheridan (Duagh), E Joy (Ballymacelligott), T Ó Slatara (Churchill); D Murphy (Listry), D Sargent (John Mitchels), M Clifford (Firies); M Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht), J Curtin (Ballyduff); M O'Carroll (Dr Crokes), G White (John Mitchels), A Tuohy (Austin Stacks); B Kelliher (Dr Crokes), K Griffin (St Michael's Foilmore), T O'Connell (Tarbert).
Subs: S Sargent (John Mitchels), N Lacey (Kerins O'Rahillys), D McCarthy (Listry), P Ó Mainnín (Lispole), J Kissane (Moyvane), L O'Brien (Glenflesk), C McGibney (Churchill), D O'Meara (Fossa), S Kiely (Dr Crokes)

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