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Post by thehermit on Apr 8, 2022 20:41:51 GMT
Yer too good for me lads, but actually I made a mistake by not considering the 1969 final. In fact there is three times and arguably four when the Kerry senior footballers won an All-Ireland not wearing the Green and Gold. Hermit, I have it in my mind that Kerry won an All Ireland in about 1939 wearing the Dingle club Jersey. So red and white. I'm sure that Dingle got them in Cork and they were in fact Cork County Jerseys! There was an article in the examiner about this a few years back. If so it's another great trivia question. Kerry winning with the Cork Jersey Correct!
I'll be very impressed if anyone gets the fourth one - its technically correct but most people would not have know that match was actually for the All Ireland!
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Post by veteran on Apr 8, 2022 20:42:45 GMT
Two sets of brothers were sent off playing for Kerry in the senior football championship. The surname was more or less the same on both occasions. Darragh and Marc ó Sé munster final 08 and Derry and Thorny Shea (not sure what year but will guess 60s Spot on Mick. 1965 against Galway was the year Thorny and Derry were sent off. Thorny and Derry of course were members of that supreme John Mitchells side who were invincible for several years. |
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 8, 2022 20:43:13 GMT
Hermit, I have it in my mind that Kerry won an All Ireland in about 1939 wearing the Dingle club Jersey. So red and white. I'm sure that Dingle got them in Cork and they were in fact Cork County Jerseys! There was an article in the examiner about this a few years back. If so it's another great trivia question. Kerry winning with the Cork Jersey Correct! I'll be very impressed if anyone gets the fourth one - its technically correct but most people would not have know that match was actually for the All Ireland!
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Post by thehermit on Apr 8, 2022 20:44:09 GMT
That was only a prisoners game Mick! It wasn't actually an All Ireland despite what they called it themselves.
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 8, 2022 20:45:33 GMT
That was only a prisoners game Mick! It wasn't actually an All Ireland despite what they called it themselves. Who won it |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 20:45:47 GMT
In 1982 football final there were 6 steps of brothers involved and 2 sets of cousins involved. I ll start of with two sets of brothers Matt and Richie Connor (Offaly) and Tomas and Liam Connor (Offaly) and the two syes were cousins so there is another set of cousins involved and 4 more sets of brothers. Name them! Lowrys. Spillanes Yes Mick That's the two sets of Connors The Spillane the Lowrys so one more set of cousins and two more sets of brothers |
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Post by thehermit on Apr 8, 2022 20:46:17 GMT
Wexford won the 1916 All Ireland beating Mayo in their first appearance in the decider in a game played in sub-zero temperatures just before Christmas!
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Post by thehermit on Apr 8, 2022 20:46:35 GMT
That was only a prisoners game Mick! It wasn't actually an All Ireland despite what they called it themselves. Who won it Kerry! |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 20:47:00 GMT
Hermit, I have it in my mind that Kerry won an All Ireland in about 1939 wearing the Dingle club Jersey. So red and white. I'm sure that Dingle got them in Cork and they were in fact Cork County Jerseys! There was an article in the examiner about this a few years back. If so it's another great trivia question. Kerry winning with the Cork Jersey Correct!
I'll be very impressed if anyone gets the fourth one - its technically correct but most people would not have know that match was actually for the All Ireland!
A club team representing Kerry? |
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 8, 2022 20:48:52 GMT
Correct! I'll be very impressed if anyone gets the fourth one - its technically correct but most people would not have know that match was actually for the All Ireland!
A club team representing Kerry? Ballyduff 1891?? |
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 8, 2022 20:49:49 GMT
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 8, 2022 20:53:23 GMT
Yes Mick That's the two sets of Connors The Spillane the Lowrys so one more set of cousins and two more sets of brothers Did that cursed hoor seamus darby have a brother on the team |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 20:56:26 GMT
Yes Mick That's the two sets of Connors The Spillane the Lowrys so one more set of cousins and two more sets of brothers Did that cursed hoor seamus darby have a brother on the team Good man Mick he had a brother Stephen on the subs. You re nearly there. |
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Post by thehermit on Apr 8, 2022 21:00:32 GMT
A club team representing Kerry? Ballyduff 1891?? Kerry Senior footballers was the question. |
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Post by Mickmack on Apr 8, 2022 21:04:25 GMT
Kerry Senior footballers was the question. I have seen photos of the first football winning team in 1903. Black and white photo so no idea if green and gold was worn. When did Kerry adopt the green jersey with the gold hoop i wonder |
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Post by horsebox77 on Apr 8, 2022 21:17:36 GMT
Kerry Senior footballers was the question. I have seen photos of the first football winning team in 1903. Black and white photo so no idea if green and gold was worn. When did Kerry adopt the green jersey with the gold hoop i wonder I’d love to go one further and discover why clubs adopted their chosen colours, why are the Narries blue/white, Crokes and the Rockies black and amber, Dingle red and white etc. I always felt there was a good book in it. |
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Post by Kerryman Randy Savage on Apr 8, 2022 21:27:49 GMT
I have seen photos of the first football winning team in 1903. Black and white photo so no idea if green and gold was worn. When did Kerry adopt the green jersey with the gold hoop i wonder I’d love to go one further and discover why clubs adopted their chosen colours, why are the Narries blue/white, Crokes and the Rockies black and amber, Dingle red and white etc. I always felt there was a good book in it. Dingle GAA are red and white as they got old Cork jerseys. There was an article from the Examiner on it www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-30946607.htmlKerry's Green and Gold comes from Kilrossanty, Co. Waterford. The Kerry team turned up to a tournament in Dungarvan back in 1903 (i think) without jerseys and borrowed them from a local club. Apparently it had a great effect that Kerry kept the colours. The 1903 final was played in 1905 so I expect it was the green and gold |
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Post by Aodhan on Apr 8, 2022 22:18:46 GMT
Yes Mick That's the two sets of Connors The Spillane the Lowrys so one more set of cousins and two more sets of brothers How could the Darby brothers be forgotten? One fouled John Egan for the penalty, the other became a great friend of Tommy Doyle years later. Both came on as subs. I think both Fitzgeralds were also brothers, maybe cousins |
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Post by Aodhan on Apr 8, 2022 22:24:07 GMT
Hermit, I have it in my mind that Kerry won an All Ireland in about 1939 wearing the Dingle club Jersey. So red and white. I'm sure that Dingle got them in Cork and they were in fact Cork County Jerseys! There was an article in the examiner about this a few years back. If so it's another great trivia question. Kerry winning with the Cork Jersey Correct! I'll be very impressed if anyone gets the fourth one - its technically correct but most people would not have know that match was actually for the All Ireland!
New York V Kerry home final in 1970? Draw at 8 pts (I think) each with Micko scoring the equalizer from a long range free at the death. Played extra time with Kerry winning. Heard it on the wireless, had assumed Kerry wore the green and gold |
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Post by Aodhan on Apr 8, 2022 22:30:22 GMT
Johnny, Bernie, Mikey & Davy Keane, Kerins O’Rahillys all played minor football with Kerry. Must be some kind of record, 4 brothers playing minor. Would the Boyles from Ballyduff have a similar claim in recent times? Not sure if they are all brothers but Liam, Mikey and Padraig all played minor if I am not mistaken? Yes KerrryeastcoastUSA, all brothers and you can add Kenneth, the eldest and obviously the first Kerry minor of the four. Mikey’s son expected to carry on the tradition this year. An amazing family, hurling, football, soccer and a bit of boxing. One of the best Kerry hurlers ever is their uncle, what is his name? |
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Post by thehermit on Apr 8, 2022 22:46:28 GMT
I'll put ye out of yer misery tomorrow lads if no one gets it. Its one for the history buffs to be sure.
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Post by keane on Apr 8, 2022 22:47:24 GMT
Johnny, Bernie, Mikey & Davy Keane, Kerins O’Rahillys all played minor football with Kerry. Must be some kind of record, 4 brothers playing minor. They were all useless |
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Apr 8, 2022 23:02:10 GMT
Johnny, Bernie, Mikey & Davy Keane, Kerins O’Rahillys all played minor football with Kerry. Must be some kind of record, 4 brothers playing minor. They were all useless Still are |
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Post by Aodhan on Apr 8, 2022 23:02:13 GMT
Yes Mick That's the two sets of Connors The Spillane the Lowrys so one more set of cousins and two more sets of brothers Did that cursed hoor seamus darby have a brother on the team Sorry Mick, didn’t see your answer |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 23:16:02 GMT
Yes Mick That's the two sets of Connors The Spillane the Lowrys so one more set of cousins and two more sets of brothers How could the Darby brothers be forgotten? One fouled John Egan for the penalty, the other became a great friend of Tommy Doyle years later. Both came on as subs. I think both Fitzgeralds were also brothers, maybe cousins You ré excellent Aodhán yes Mick and Pat Fitzgerald were the last set of bros and the last set of cousins were Johnno and Ger ó Keefe |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 23:18:27 GMT
So for Kerry we had the Spillane bros and Ó Keefe cousins and for Offaly the two sets of Ó Connor bros that were cousins. The 3 Lowrys Sean Brendan and Mick the Fitzgeralds Mick and Pat and the Darbys Stephen and how could we forget Seamus
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 23:28:08 GMT
Darragh and Marc ó Sé munster final 08 and Derry and Thorny Shea (not sure what year but will guess 60s Spot on Mick. 1965 against Galway was the year Thorny and Derry were sent off. Thorny and Derry of course were members of that supreme John Mitchells side who were invincible for several years. Nice one Veteran I often heard my father talk of the two Ó Sheas being sent of in an all ireland final but did nt know the year or what club they played with. |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 23:32:33 GMT
I have seen photos of the first football winning team in 1903. Black and white photo so no idea if green and gold was worn. When did Kerry adopt the green jersey with the gold hoop i wonder I’d love to go one further and discover why clubs adopted their chosen colours, why are the Narries blue/white, Crokes and the Rockies black and amber, Dingle red and white etc. I always felt there was a good book in it. Yes it would be very interesting indeed.id love to know the reasons behind the colours |
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Post by peanuts on Apr 8, 2022 23:36:02 GMT
This Kerry footballer won an All-Ireland minor medal in 1962. He was subsequently added to the substitutes list for the senior final . Kerry won that senior final as well but I am not sure if this man got a senior medal that day. He did win his senior medal later on. Seamus McGearailt? |
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Post by ciarraimick on Apr 8, 2022 23:56:19 GMT
This Kerry footballer won an All-Ireland minor medal in 1962. He was subsequently added to the substitutes list for the senior final . Kerry won that senior final as well but I am not sure if this man got a senior medal that day. He did win his senior medal later on. Seamus McGearailt? I don't know the answer but I'm nearly certain that Charlie Nelligan was sub Goalie for Kerry in 75 final just after winning the minor final earlier. Maybe I'm wrong but it's in my head. |
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