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🎵 WE'VE GOT MCGRATH! 🎵

We are delighted to confirm that our captain, Sean McGrath, has signed a new multi-year contract with Kerry FC

The Ballyduff native is here to stay! 💚

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Our 2026 MU17 Player of the Season, DJ Cussen, was presented with his award at Friday night's Awards evening by our Academy Head of Coaching, Darren Aherne

DJ had an impressive campaign, leading from the back and also impressed in a number of games up the age at MU20 level throughout the year

Well done, DJ

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Kerry Football Club has an exciting new opportunity through the League of Ireland Academy Government Investment Programme, as announced in Budget27

The FAI & the League of Ireland are recruiting for LOI Academy Performance Support Coaches, with over 20 full-time positions available across League of Ireland clubs nationwide.

The new role at Kerry FC will focus on the following -

- Strength & conditioning and athletic development
- Physical performance testing and monitoring
- Player development and performance data analysis
- Supporting the long-term development and welfare of academy players

Successful candidates will receive a full-time, three-year fixed-term appointment, plus structured professional development and support from the FAI and League of Ireland.

Applications for the panel are now open and close on Friday, November 20th

Apply here: https://t.co/crrty9hlUV

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Would you like to coach the next generation in the Kingdom?

With a record 7 Academy sides competing in the League of Ireland in 2027, Kerry FC are currently recruiting coaches for the upcoming season

To apply, please enter your details in the link below or apply in writing, including a CV, to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Friday, November 27th

🔗 https://t.co/CbZXy7ds0C

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An unforgettable 24 hours for Izzy Lyons!

On Friday night, she received the WU17 Player of the Year award from our Head of Academy, Donagh O'Brien

The following afternoon, she netted a hat-trick in the WU17 Plate Final victory for Kerry FC

A season in which she netted an impressive 24 goals for both the WU17s and the WDL side

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An incredible finish to a record-breaking season in the Kingdom 💚

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What a goal this was for @KerryFC 🚀

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Kevin Foster was presented with his MU15 Player of the Year Award by our Head of Academy Coaching, Darren Aherne, at last Friday night's Gala Awards Ceremony in the Rose Hotel

Kevin netted 4 times for the MU15 side and also attended the National Pathway programme on a number of occasions in 2026

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No winner of last night's Academy Lotto Jackpot

We play again next Monday evening for €20,000

🔗 https://t.co/IqUg7wGWWt

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A message from Sean McGrath, as the skipper penned a new deal in Mounthawk Park 💚

🔗 https://t.co/iveOV4C7mL

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Tonight's Academy Lotto Jackpot is worth a massive €20,000!

Get your ticket before the 19:30 deadline this evening

🔗 https://t.co/IqUg7wGWWt

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Our MU14 Player of the Year, Conor Grimes, received his award at Friday night's end-of-season Gala Awards evening

The young defender had plenty of standout moments throughout the 2026 campaign

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🥳 💚

📸 Konrad Pytlowski

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All the goals from yesterday’s WU17 Plate Final victory for the Kingdom

Izzy Lyons, after being named player of the season less than 24 hours before, showed why she was a worthy recipient, netting a hat trick in the sides first ever final appearance

The future is bright here in Kerry 💚

🎥 @RonanTheGreek

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WHAT AN AFTERNOON 💚

Yet another historic first for the Kingdom, as our WU17s secured the clubs first piece of women’s silverware in our short history

An incredible group, enjoy the celebrations girls! 🟢⚪️

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History Makers 💚

Well Done Girls!

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FULL TIME SCENES 💚

Our first ever piece of Women’s silverware as our U17’s beat Wexford FC 3-1 in Mounthawk Park to clinch the LOI Academy U17 plate!

A hat-trick from U17’s Player of the Season Isabelle Lyons helped our club on yet another historic day in The Kingdom 💚

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The man just bleeds green and gold! 💚💛

ICYMI, Seanie McGrath has committed his future to the Kingdom, signing a new multi-year contract in Mounthawk Park

We can't wait to see him back in the Kerry jersey in 2027!

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There is another piece of silverware on offer in Mounthawk Park this afternoon!

Our WU17s host Wexford FC in the 2026 LOI Academy Plate Final, with kick-off at 3pm.

Entry is €5, with season ticket holders going free!

Your last chance to see a Kerry FC game in 2026, so get out and show your support for the girls!

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2026 Men’s Player of the Year - Sean McGrath

Sean McGrath picks up his second player of the year award tonight and what an unbelievable 2026 it was for our captain!

Sean netted nine times and provided three assists this season was also awarded with the August SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division player of the month award, the first time a player with Kerry FC has picked up a POTM award!

He also lead the side to our first ever promotion playoff place, making his 150th appearance for the club in the process!

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