Kerry U21 FC quarter-final round-up, as semi-final draw is made
Kerryman
Reigning champions Austin Stacks have been drawn against East Kerry in a plump semi-final for the Acorn Life County Under 21 Football Championship, with Glenflesk facing St Kierans in the second semi-final.
The semi-finals will take place on Thursday of next week, May 29 with times and venues to be confirmed. The quarter-final action took place last night, Thursday, May 21.
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