FOOTBALL: Kerry 1-14 Monaghan 1-11 (National League Division 2 Semi-Final Report & Reaction)

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, with 1-9, inspired Kerry into a comeback on Sunday (20th March) against Monaghan in the Lidl National Football League Division 2 semi-final.

Niamh Kindlon reports from Tuam Stadium

Afterwards, Niamh caught up with Kerry captain Anna Galvin

Niamh then got the thoughts of Kerry mentor Geraldine O’Shea

Finally, Niamh spoke to the Monaghan manager Kieran Kearns

Scorers – Kerry: Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh 1-9 (eight frees), Niamh Ni Chonchuir 0-2, Danielle O’Leary 0-2, Aisling O’Connell 0-1.

Scorers – Monaghan: Jodi McQuillan 1-6 (1-0 penalty, six frees), Muireann Atkinson 0-3 (one free), Amy Garland 0-1, Jane Drury 0-1.

Kerry: Ciara Butler; Ciara O’Brien, Kayleigh Cronin, Julie O’Sullivan; Aisling O’Connell, Cáit Lynch, Ciara Murphy; Niamh Carmody, Anna Galvin; Lorraine Scanlon, Caoimhe Evans, Meadbh Johnston; Niamh Ni Chonchuir, Erica McGlynn, Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh.

Subs used: Mary Ellen Bolger, Danielle O’Leary, Paris McCarthy

Monaghan: Orna Kelly; Maeve Monaghan, Aoife Duffy, Lauren Garland; Abbie McCarey, Jennifer Duffy, Eimear Treanor; Jodi McQuillan, Lauren Jones; Amy Garland, Muireann Atkinson, Rosemary Courtney; Casey Treanor, Jane Drury, Emma Clerkin.

Subs used: Kelsey Maguire, Sarah Capaldi, Colleen Jones

Referee: Kevin Corcoran (Kildare)