Kerry FC's draw will feel like two points dropped after Athlone score 89th minute equaliser
Sean McGrath and Kennedy Amechi scored for Kerry FC but Cole Omorehiomwan's 89th minute equaliser rescued a draw for Athlone Town and denied Kerry going seven points ahead of them in the First Division
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