Club GAA round-up: Ex-Kerry ace Stephen O’Brien to the rescue with late leveller as Kenmare keep hopes alive
News August 25, 2025

Club GAA round-up: Ex-Kerry ace Stephen O’Brien to the rescue with late leveller as Kenmare keep hopes alive

A priceless two-pointer from former Kerry ace Stephen O’Brien, nine minutes into injury-time, secured a 3-17 apiece a draw for Kenmare Shamrocks against Milltown/Castlemaine in the Kerry senior club football championship.

**Ex-Kerry Ace Stephen O’Brien to the Rescue with Late Leveller as Kenmare Keep Hopes Alive**

Kenmare Shamrocks snatched a draw from the jaws of defeat in the Kerry senior club football championship, thanks to a dramatic late score from former Kerry star Stephen O’Brien. The nail-biting encounter against Milltown/Castlemaine ended in a 3-17 apiece stalemate, with O’Brien's crucial two-pointer coming a staggering nine minutes into injury time.

The game, a tense affair from start to finish, saw both sides trading blows in a high-scoring contest. Milltown/Castlemaine, known for their resilience, appeared to have sealed the victory in the dying moments of regulation time. However, the never-say-die attitude of Kenmare, spearheaded by O'Brien, ensured a grandstand finish.

As the clock ticked well past the allotted injury time, Kenmare desperately sought a score to salvage their championship hopes. It was O'Brien, with his experience and composure under pressure, who stepped up to deliver the goods. His perfectly executed point sent the Kenmare supporters into raptures and secured a vital draw for his team.

This result keeps Kenmare Shamrocks' hopes of progressing in the Kerry senior club football championship alive. While a win would have been ideal, the draw, secured in such dramatic fashion, will undoubtedly provide a significant boost to the team's morale.

Milltown/Castlemaine, despite the late heartbreak, will take positives from their performance. They proved to be a formidable opponent, pushing Kenmare to the very limit. The result leaves them with work to do in their remaining fixtures if they are to advance in the competition.

The draw sets the stage for an exciting remainder of the Kerry senior club football championship, with Kenmare Shamrocks looking to build on this hard-earned point and Stephen O'Brien hoping to continue his scoring form.
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