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Second half goal burst carries Kerry into maiden All-Ireland intermediate camogie decider
Kerry 3-12 Down 0-16 A two-goal burst early in the second half was enough for Kerry to see off a close Down challenge and book their place in a maiden All-Ireland intermediate camogie final. Down, champions of five years ago, had actually lost to Kerry in the group stage but looked far more composed and assured in the early stages, with sharpshooting Paula O'Hagan helping them into a 0-5 to 0-2 lead. Joint captains Jackie Horgan and Patrice Diggin got on the mark for Kerry. The Kingdom were struggling with Down's pace and power, especially in midfield, but caught a real stroke of luck as a sun-blinded Down keeper was unsighted and accidentally deflected a high ball into her own net from a May O'Sullivan point attempt. That gave Kerry something of a lifeline and they gradually began to grow into the game, but with O'Hagan peerless from dead balls, Down were full value for their 0-9 to 1-5 half-time lead. The sides exchanged two points each in a lively start to the second half, but then a fantastic burst by Anne Marie Leen ended up in a penalty which was expertly dispatched to the net by Patrice Diggin. Straight from the puck-out, Jackie Horgan latched onto the sliotar and cut in along the end-line before finishing from close range to put Kerry ahead - 3-7 to 0-11. Down kept battling away, with O'Hagan, Beth Fitzpatrick, and Aime McAleenan leading the charge, and they were unlucky when Kerry 'keeper Aoife Fitzgerald denied Tara Monan from close range. Kerry were always able to keep their noses in front to qualify for their first Intermediate Final - against Offaly - in Croke Park on August 10. Scorers for Kerry: P Diggin (1-7, 1-0 pen, 3f), J. Horgan (1-3 ), A. O'Sullivan (1-0), K. Lynch (0-1), C. Spillane (0-1). Scorers for Down: P O'Hagan (0-9, 5f, 2'45), A. McAleenan (0-3), B. Fitzpatrick (0-1), D. McGee (0-1), N. McGrath (0-1), S.L. Graffin (0-1). Kerry: A. Fitzgerald, M. Costello, S. Murphy, R. McCarthy, R Quinn, N. Leen, A. Behan, P. Diggin, R. O'Connor, A O'Sullivan , K. Lynch, A.M. Leen, S. Collins, J. Horgan, C. Spillane. Subs E. O'Donoghue (for K. Lynch, 42), A. O'Connor (for R. Quinn, 47), E. Conway (for S. Collins, 49). Down: C. Fitzpatrick, A. McDowell, D. Coleman, C. McGilligan, O. McCusker, B. Fitzpatrick, B. Savage, D. Savage, P. O'Hagan, S. Sands, S.L. Raffin, D. Magee, S. McGrath, N. McGrath, A. McAleenan. Subs T. Monan (for S. McGrath, 38), G. Cunningham (for N McGrath, 53). Referee: P. Murphy (Carlow)
Irish Independent
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Kerry beat Down for second time to qualify for All-Ireland Intermediate camogie final
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Kerry vs Tyrone LIVE score updates from All-Ireland SFC semi-final clash
There are just three games left in the 2025 All-Ireland SFC and, after this evening, there will be just three teams left standing in the race for the Sam Maguire. Kerry and Tyrone look to take another step closer to climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand on the final Sunday in July when they lock horns in today's semi-final. Kerry have won four out of their last five Championship clashes against the Red Hands. Yet, there's a perception that Tyrone are something of a 'bogey' team for the Kingdom. All four of Tyrone's All-Ireland titles involved victories over Kerry with semi-final wins in 2003 and 2021 and in the memorable finals of 2005 and 2008. Tyrone are also a rising force having won three All-Ireland U20 titles in the last four years while, just last weekend, their minors beat Kerry in the All-Ireland final. Kerry are Kerry, however. They are team to beat at present and delivered one of the most remarkable spells of football ever witnessed in Croke Park when they defeated the 2024 champions Armagh in the quarter-final. In David Clifford, they have one of the finest players of this generation. Perhaps, one of the best ever. Their win over the Orchard County proved they are no one-man band and they'll take some stopping this evening. Malachy O'Rourke's men will need to summon something special to reach a first decider since 2021, but the great Tyrone teams of the past rose to the occasion when the need was greatest. We'll have all the build up and team news ahead of throw-in at Croke Park at 5pm. All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final: Tyrone 0-23 Dublin 0-16 Tyrone are back in the last four of the All-Ireland Championship for the first time since 2021 following a gutsy seven-point victory over Dublin in Croke Park. The game proved to be Dessie Farrell's last game in charge as he stepped down after six seasons in charge of the Dubs in a reign that yielded All-Ireland titles in 2020 and 2023. Although the seven-point winning margin flattered Tyrone, the Dubs never led in the second half and missed several goal chances during a cagey, error-strewn contest. The pace and impact from the Tyrone bench proved vital in the closing stages with Eoin McElholm, Ben McDonnell and Ruairi Canavan (two) helping the Red Hands over the line before Niall Morgan's two-point free gave his side a slightly flattering seven-point victory. The big news before throw-in was that Con O'Callaghan was deemed not fit enough to start with Brian O'Leary also replacing Lorcan O'Dell. Peter Harte was drafted in for Mark Bradley for the Red Hands and he was among a plethora of two-point scorers for his side as they made a strong start at Croke Park. Darren McCurry took a quick free to Kieran McGeary and the former Footballer of the Year raised the first of four orange flags for Tyrone in the opening half. His half-back colleague Peter Teague added another soon after before Harte's two-pointer put Tyrone 0-6 to 0-3 ahead after 10 minutes with Stephen Cluxton (45) and Cormac Costello (two) registering Dublin's opening points. Costello might have plundered an early goal, but he dragged his shot across the face of the Tyrone goal. Dublin gained oxygen from a series of unforced errors from Tyrone with three of their first five points coming from turnovers. O'Leary hit back-to-back points to draw Dublin level before Darragh Canavan opened his account, albeit he was well-marshalled by Eoin Murchan. Costello levelled the game before Niall Scully's point gave the Dubs the lead for the first time after 21 minutes. Tyrone replied with their fourth two-pointer as Harte was afforded the time and space to kick another stunning score from outside the arc. Dublin hit back with a free from Costello and Tyrone had appeals for a penalty waved away by David Coldrick when Seanie O'Donnell went to ground after a challenge from Scully. They did claim a free with McCurry edging them ahead, but Killian McGinnis tied the game at 0-10 all on the cusp of half-time. Dublin had first crack at trying to engineer a point after the hooter, but they turned over possession and Darren McCurry nudged Tyrone into a one-point lead. The Edendork man missed a free on the restart with Darragh Canavan also missing the target as Dublin drew level via Paddy Small, but only after Costello dragged another shot across Morgan's goal. The miss was punished ruthlessly by Tyrone as they hit three unanswered points with Canavan's delightful cross-field pass finding Ciaran Daly, who set up raiding corner-back Niall Devlin for the score of the game. A sixth point from Costello reduced the gap to two before Farrell decided it was time to bring O'Callaghan into the fray with 20 minutes remaining. He was soon on the scoresheet after turning past Donnelly with a wonderful dummy solo - a rare error from the otherwise dependable Tyrone veteran. With the game very much in the melting pot, Tyrone's want seemed to be greater as they summoned the spirit of their famous 2003 semi-final win over Kerry and hounded Dublin at every opportunity. Kieran McGeary led the pack in that regard and was rightly awarded the Man-of-the-Match afterwards. Yet, the game might well have tipped in Dublin's favour were it not for a crucial intervention from Morgan. After Paddy Small's second point left Tyrone's lead at 0-16 to 0-15 with 11 minutes remaining, substitute Luke Breathnach cut through on goal and looked to find the in-form Costello at the back post for a certain goal. Alas, Morgan came off his line and got a touch on the ball to divert the danger. This always seemed like a game that would be decided by inches, although Tyrone swiftly put the game beyond doubt with a superb late rally of scores. Ben McDonnell might have shot for goal when he fisted over, but it was the wise option while fellow Errigal Ciaran man Ruairi Canavan hit 0-2 from the bench with McElholm showing great dash to kick a classy point. The Dublin fans on Hill 16 had already started to leave when Morgan kicked Tyrone's fifth two-pointer in the final act of the game. By the time they return next season, there will be a new man on the sideline as the search for the next Dublin senior football manager begins. For Tyrone, they can dare to dream. DUBLIN: S Cluxton 0-1; E Murchan, D Byrne, S MacMahon; B Howard, J Small, L Gannon; P Ó Cofaigh Byrne, K McGinnis 0-1; S Bugler, C Kilkenny 0-1, N Scully 0-1; P Small 0-2, C Costello 0-6 (0-2fs), B O'Leary 0-2. Subs: C Murphy for McGinnis (44), C O'Callaghan 0-1 for O'Leary (50), L Breathnach 0-1 for Scully (56), T Lahiff for Ó Cofaigh Byrne (58), R McGarry for Bugler (65) T Clancy for Murchan (68). TYRONE: N Morgan 0-3 (1tpf, 0-1 45); C Quinn, P Hampsey, N Devlin 0-1; P Teague 0-2 (1tp), R Brennan, K McGeary 0-2 (1tp); B Kennedy, C Kilpatrick; S O'Donnell, M Donnelly, C Daly 0-2; D McCurry 0-2 (0-1f), P Harte 0-4 (2tps), D Canavan 0-3. Subs: B McDonnell 0-1 for Brennan (44), E McElholm 0-1 for McCurry (51), A Clarke for Quinn (56), C Meyler for Teague (58), R Canavan 0-2 for P Harte (63). REFEREE: D Coldrick (Meath). All-Ireland SFC quarter-final: Kerry 0-32 Armagh 1-21 Kerry ended Armagh's stint as All-Ireland champions in stunning fashion as they turned in a superb second half display in front of 70,530 spectators in Croke Park. The defending champions just about deserved their slender half-time lead with Rory Grugan scoring what proved to be the only goal in the game as the Orchard county led 1-11 to 0-13 at the break. However, they were unable to contain the in-form Sean O'Shea, who scored 0-12 with 0-8 of that haul coming in the first half alone. Both sides missed chances to find the net before Grugan's major with Ethan Rafferty making a fine save to deny Conor Geaney after Darragh McMullan fired narrowly wide in the opening minute. Kerry led 0-7 to 0-3 after the first quarter with David Clifford and O'Shea on target before Jarly Óg Burns landed a stunning two-pointer to get Armagh motoring again after a poor opening quarter from the champions. Grugan's goal, after being set up by Tiernan Kelly, gave Armagh the lead the for first time, but O'Shea second two-pointer had Kerry back ahead. A brilliant two-pointer from 55 metres from Rafferty tied the game before the break and Joe McElroy effort after the hooter put Armagh in front by one at half-time. Armagh looked to be well on their way to victory in the early stages of the second half when they eased into a five-point lead. The impressive Conaty moved to four points for the day while Rian O'Neill followed up a two-pointer with another from play, although a Joe O'Connor effort fizzed over the Armagh crossbar. The Kerry midfielder's second point moved his side to 0-15 to Armagh's 1-16 and there was little indiction of what was to follow as Jack O'Connor's men found another gear to surge clear of their rivals. Armagh appeared punch-drunk as Kerry reeled off a series of excellent scores, one as good as the next. The two-pointers came from the trusty boot of O'Shea and David Clifford while Paudie Clifford marked his introduction with two from play. Michéal Burns also clipped over two while Gavin White and Brian Ó Beaglaoich added their second points. In a devastating 17-minute spell, Kerry hit 0-14 without reply to end Armagh's hopes of winning back-to-back All-Ireland titles. Conaty delivered a much-needed two-pointer from 50 metres out in the closing 10 minutes, but Kieran McGeeney's men were fighting a losing battle and Kerry managed to repel a late flurry of goal chances with Shane Ryan making a good double save from Conor Turbitt and Cian McConville, tipping the former's shot over the crossbar. Rian O'Neill's point after the hooter brought Armagh's margin of defeat to eight, but they simply had no answer to an almighty surge from Kerry. Their Ulster neighbours Tyrone now have the daunting task of trying to halt a Kingdom side who've rediscovered their swagger. Kerry scorers: S O'Shea 0-12 (3tps, 0-3fs), D Clifford 0-7 (2tps), J O'Connor 0-4 (1tp), G White 0-2, B Ó Beaglaoich 0-2, G O'Sullivan 0-2, M Burns 0-2, P Clifford 0-1. Armagh scorers: O Conaty 0-6 (1tp), R O'Neill 0-6 (1tpf, 0-1 45), R Grugan 1-0, J Óg Burns 0-2 (1tp), E Rafferty 0-2 (1tpf), J McElroy 0-2, D McMullan 0-1, T Kelly 0-1, C McConville 0-1. Allianz Football League Division One: Tyrone 2-13 Kerry 3-13 A brilliant 3-3 salvo from David Clifford gave Kerry a crucial win over relegation-threatened Tyrone after a pulsating game in Pomeroy. It was an eventful afternoon for the former Footballer of the Year who was also black carded along with Joe O'Connor in the second half while Tyrone looked to be on course for their second win following a brace of goals. The returning Darragh Canavan struck first before being fouled for a penalty with O'Connor dismissed for 10 minutes. Mark Bradley's effort was well-saved by Shane Ryan, but the Killyclogher attacker scored from the rebound. However, Kerry hit 1-5 without reply in the final quarter to claim a second win on the road against Ulster opposition. Speculation was rife before throw-in that some of the Errigal Ciaran players might be added to the squad and O'Rourke decided to add Peter Harte and Darragh and Ruairi Canavan to his arsenal. The game was 22 minutes old when O'Rourke called on the elder Canavan sibling. His 1-4 haul might have been enough on another day against another team. Kerry had four points on the board before a rally of two-pointers from the hosts including two from Michael McKernan while Eoin McElholm was black carded after seven minutes. Bar an early point from play, Clifford was reasonably well marshalled by Tyrone full-back Peter Teague. That is until the closing moments of the first half when Clifford cut through the heart of the Tyrone defence and blasted a fierce shot beyond the reach of Niall Morgan. You can only keep a player of Clifford's class quiet for so long. It was a blow to the hosts, playing their first League game in Plunkett Park since 2003's win over Galway. The second 35 minutes was a half of two halves with Tyrone moving seven clear before Kerry's late fightback. Clifford's goal tally might have been greater were it not for a brace of missed chances early in the second half with one shot crashing off the crossbar while another was cleared off the line. Canavan's major and a Darren McCurry free had Tyrone 1-13 to 1-6 ahead before Clifford's second goal, which was tucked neatly into the bottom corner. The Fossa clubman was shown a black card for an off-the-ball foul on Teague while O'Connor's clinical foul to deny Canavan a clear goal-scoring opportunity resulted in a black card for the Kerry midfielder and a penalty. Shane Ryan was at full stretch to deny Mark Bradley, but couldn't prevent the Tyrone forward following in from the rebound. Remarkably, Tyrone failed to score for the final 18 minutes as Kerry finished on top with Clifford completing his hat-trick moments after returning to the pitch. TYRONE: N Morgan; A Clarke, P Teague, N Devlin; M McKernan 0-4 (2tp), R Brennan, F Burns; B Kennedy, C Kilpatrick 0-2 (1tp), M O'Neill, M Donnelly, C Daly; D McCurry 0-2 (0-2fs), M Bradley 1-1, E McElholm. Subs: D Canavan 1-4 (0-2fs, 1tpf) for O'Neill (22), R Canavan for McCurry (47), S O'Donnell for Burns (56), P Harte for Donnelly (63), K McGeary for McElholm (67). KERRY: S Ryan; D Bourke, J Foley, D Casey 0-1; G O'Sullivan 0-1, M Breen, B Ó Beaglaoich 0-1; D O'Connor 0-1, J O'Connor 0-1; D Lyne, P Clifford 0-1, R Murphy; D Clifford 3-3 (0-2fs), P Geaney 0-3 (0-3fs), D Geaney 0-1. Subs: C Geaney for D Geaney (46), BD O'Sullivan for Murphy (56), M Burns for P Geaney (64), C Ó Beaglaoich for B Ó Beaglaoich (68). REFEREE: P Neilan (Roscommon).
