Kerry's Kennedy Cup set-up has novel father and son element to management and squad
Among the 20-man squad is the manager, Danny Diggins' son, Daniel, a commanding centre-back from St Brendan's Park, and also in the squad is Kian Cronin, son of assistant coach Ken Cronin
Ten years after their historic Kennedy Cup triumph at the University of Limerick, Kerry's latest generation of young soccer players are preparing to make their mark. With the 2025 edition of the country's premier U14 boys competition just around the corner, anticipation is building once again as the Kingdom eyes another run at glory.
The Kennedy Cup is the most prestigious competition for boys at U14 level in Irish football. Back in 2015, Kerry claimed the ultimate prize with a 1-0 win over the Dublin District Schoolboys League (DDSL) in a famous final that saw Mastergeeha's Dylan Murphy score the decisive goal. That DDSL side included future Republic of Ireland internationals Jason Knight and Nathan Collins, a testament to the calibre of player this competition often reveals. Now, a new Kerry squad is ready to showcase its talent on that same big stage.
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