Diarmuid Kearney

Sport Journalist at Freelance

Editor and Head of Content at FinalWhistle.ie

27/ Editor and Head of Content @finalwhistleIE, scribble notes for Kerry’s Eye, probably found at some sporting venue

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Articles

Kerry U12 and U15 girls both qualify for their respective All-Ireland inter-league finals

1 week ago | independent.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

Kerry U12 and U15 girls both qualify for their respective All-Ireland inter-league finalsThe Under 15 girls saw off Limerick County 3-2 in their semi-final at Christy Leahy ParkThe Kerry U15 Girls team from their Semi Final last weekendIt was a double delight in Christy Leahy Park on Sunday afternoon, as the Kerry Under 12 and Under 15 Girls both qualified for respective Inter League All Ireland Finals.
Kerry Schoolboy League: Goals galore in U12 cup/shield

1 week ago | independent.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

Kerry Schoolboy League: Goals galore in U12 cup/shieldIn league action, MEK were crowned U16 Division 2 kingpinsThe MEK Galaxy team which was crowned U16 Division 2 Champions last weekendAn action-packed preliminary round of the Under 12 John Murphy Cup/Shield, saw a flurry of goals across the county, as teams fought it out to stake their claim for the next round of the Cup.
Bective Rangers Book Return To Energia All-Ireland League Ranks

1 week ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

ENERGIA ALL-IRELAND PROVINCIAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Saturday, April 12 – THOMOND 34 BECTIVE RANGERS 39, Cill Dara RFC Scorers: Thomond: Tries: Jamie McGarry, Eoghain Sherlock, Jason Kiely, Jake Connolly; Cons: Jason Kiely 4; Pens: Jason Kiely 2 Bective Rangers: Tries: Connor Halpenny, Mattie Keane, Tiarnan McCloskey, Matthew Gilsenan, Shane O’Meara; Cons: Matthew Gilsenan 4; Cons: Matthew Gilsenan 2 HT: Thomond 17 Bective Rangers 33 Bective Rangers held off a spirited Thomond comeback...
#EnergiaAIL Men’s Provincial League Championship Final Preview: Thomond v Bective Rangers

1 week ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

For the winners of today’s promotion play-off final between Thomond and Bective Rangers, a return to the Energia All-Ireland League ranks is there for the taking. For the losers, there will be one final lifeline in the form of a play-off against Omagh Academicals.
‘This Is About Us Finishing What We Started’ - Bective Captain McCloskey

1 week ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

Saturday could be a day to remember in the storied history of Bective Rangers FC. Already in the cabinet this season are the Leinster League Division 1A title, the Energia All-Ireland Junior Cup, and the Spencer Cup, reflecting the serious momentum building in Donnybrook. Now, with just one hurdle remaining, Bective stand on the cusp of completing an all-conquering 2024/25 campaign and securing a long-awaited return to the Energia All-Ireland League. It has been a six-year climb.
‘Now It’s About Backing Ourselves To Perform’ - Tarpey On Railway’s Push For #EnergiaAIL Glory

1 week ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

A raw talent coming into the game at 16, Leah Tarpey was capped by Ireland just three years later, and remains one of Irish Rugby’s brightest young backs as she chases Energia All-Ireland League glory with Railway Union. As Railway Union prepare for a home semi-final against Old Belvedere at Park Avenue on Sunday (kick-off 12.30pm – live on irishrugby+). Tarpey’s evolution from rising star to leader speaks volumes about her meteoric ascent in the game.
Moore Wants Blackrock To Come Out ‘Firing Harder’ Against Bohs

1 week ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

With quite a fresh-faced team and just a handful of names from that title-winning side set to feature this weekend, Blackrock are hungry, rebuilt, and ready for the challenge. Aoife Moore is one of the few constants in the Blackrock squad. The 29-year-old prop is part of a core group that has carried the flame through a period of transition at the club, setting up this play-off shot at UL Bohs at Annacotty on Sunday (kick-off 2.30pm – live on irishrugby+).
‘An Amazing Feeling’ As Mullan Signs Off With Long-Awaited Title Win For Wanderers

2 weeks ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

It has been a long time coming for Wanderers to land All-Ireland League silverware, but this year they ended an 18-year wait by finishing top of the table and achieving automatic promotion to the third tier. Eoin Sheriff’s well-drilled side delivered an exhibition of attacking rugby this term than many teams struggled to deal with, and all in Stan McDowell’s first year as the club’s director of rugby.
‘We Pushed Each Other To Raise Standards Across The Board’ - Thomond Captain McMahon

2 weeks ago | irishrugby.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

Since their relegation in 2019, Thomond have been striving to regain their Energia All-Ireland League status. They now stand 80 minutes away from achieving that goal, with Bective Rangers their opponents in Saturday’s promotion play-off final. Thomond were third in the Munster Junior League Division 1 table when the 2019/20 season was cancelled due to Covid-19. Once rugby returned, the next two years saw Newcastle West and Richmond both press for promotion to the All-Ireland League.
Kerry schoolboys soccer: John Joe Naughton U-13 competition begins to heat up

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Diarmuid Kearney

Kerry schoolboys soccer: John Joe Naughton U-13 competition begins to heat up A thrilling weekend of football saw teams from across the county battle it out in the quarter-finals of the prestigious John Joe Naughton U13 Boys Cup, Shield and Trophy competitions The St Brendan's Park U13 boys team that competed in the John Joe Naughton Cup A thrilling weekend of football saw teams from across the county battle it out in the quarter-finals of the prestigious John Joe Naughton U13 Boys Cup,...