Kerry v Clare: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Munster football final
The Munster SFC final is upon us and it is the third consecutive time Kerry will face Clare. Kerry have come out on top in the last two finals with Clare hoping to avenge their last two defeats.
Kerry will be without a number of players due to injury and suspension for the clash. Clare last defeated Kerry in championship in the 1992 Munster final. Both sides have met in 14 Munster finals with Kerry winning 13 and Clare's sole success coming in 1992. This will be Jack O'Connor's 11th time leading Kerry to a Munster final and has won six of the previous 10 (2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2022, 2023, 2024), drawing two (2004, 2006) and losing one (2006).
Clare manager Peter Keane managed Kerry between 2019-2021 winning Munster titles in 2019 and 2021.
Will it third time lucky for Clare or will Kerry claim a third win in a row over the Banner and add their 86th title to the list of achievements.
Here's everything you need to know.
Where and when is it on?
The match takes place at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney on Sunday May 4 with a 1.45pm throw-in time.
Where can I watch the game?
The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 with coverage starting at 1.15pm.
Who's the referee?
Noel Mooney will be the man in the middle for the proceedings.
Team News
Kerry manager Jack O'Connor talks about their injury list ahead of the clash. Kerry will be without talisman Paudie Clifford following his one match ban for this semi-final red card with Diarmuid O'Connor, Paul Murphy and Graham O'Sullivan all unavailable due to injury. Shane Ryan is a doubt after picking up a 'substantial cut to his knee' and has yet to return to training
What can I read about IrishExaminer.com?
Our reporters will be building up to the final throughout the weekend and previewing the game ahead of Sunday's throw-in on our GAA hub.
Listen to The Gaelic Football Show podcast where Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan discuss the Munster final.
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