The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
Glorious three in a row for the Kerry Junior footballers
IT’S Round 10, the penultimate round of the Credit Union Senior Football League this weekend and there are a number of important games affecting the race for promotion and relegation in all divisions.
In Division 1, there is a full fixture list this weekend. Dr Crokes are in the final being four points ahead of the pack on 18 points followed by An Ghaeltacht on 14 and Rathmore and Glenbeigh-Glencar who are both on 12 points.
At the other end of the table, Desmonds are relegated to Division 2 for next season. Austin Stacks are in big danger of relegation on four points as they have to play An Ghaeltacht this Sunday and then Rathmore in their final game, and Milltown-Castlemaine are on six points above them. There are no back games in Division 1.
In Division 2, Legion are in a good position to make a quick return to Division 1 on fifteen points, Spa are on thirteen with Beaufort Beaufort, Kenmare who play Spa this weekend, are on twelve following their win over Listry in a back game and with a game in hand.
At the bottom Listry are in danger of slipping to Division 3 having lost a back game to Beaufort last week by 3-10 to 0-7. St Pats and Kilcummin are on five with Waterville on six. Ardfert vs Kenmare is a back game to be played. The Baufort V St Pats and Kilcummin V Glenflesk games go back to August 18.
In Division 3, Dromid Pearses are on 16 points, Na Gaeil and Ballymacelligott both on 15 are in pole position for the three promotion places, but at the other end of the table St Michaels-Foilmore, while still not relegated officially will need a miracle to avoid the drop with just one point on the table.
Fossa are on four points and Gneeveguilla are on five.
St Senans also move on to five points following a 4-11 to 0-10 victory over Annascaul last weekend. The Laune Rangers Vs Ballydonoghue game goes back to August 23 and Laune Rangers Vs St Senans on August 19 is an important back game.
In Division 4, Skellig Rangers on 16 points are followed by Keel and Lispole who lead the chasing group on 15 points. Dr Crokes are on 14 points and the promotion places are between these four.
At the bottom of the table Scartaglen look doomed to Division 5 football next season on just one point, Sneem-Derrynane are on three points, Beale are on four and Duagh on five. There are no outstanding games.
In Division 5 Ballylongford are on 20 points, Cordal are on 18 and then you have Moyvane, Cromane and Churchill all still in the mix fighting it out for a place in Division 4.