Dr Crokes emerged victorious against Na Gaeil with a final score of 0-20 to 1-12 in ⁢a compelling kerry Club Football⁢ Championship final⁤ held at a windswept Austin Stack Park in Tralee on Sunday. The Killarney club, benefiting from a strong breeze, established a notable lead in the first half and held on despite a late surge from Na Gaeil.

The match began with a ⁢speedy point from Na Gaeil's Diarmuid O'Connor, but Dr Crokes quickly ⁤responded and seized control.Within the opening seven minutes, they built a⁢ commanding 0-04 to 0-10 lead, fueled by points from Tom Doyle and a ⁢brace from Tony Brosnan. Na Gaeil struggled to maintain momentum, with captain Andrew Barry's point after⁢ nine minutes proving a rare shining spot.

dr Crokes⁣ further extended ⁢their advantage through All-Ireland-winning Kerry captain Gavin White, who contributed three consecutive points, including a well-executed ⁤point and a two-pointer. This pushed ⁢their⁤ lead to five points. A crucial save by Na Gaeil goalkeeper Conor Bohane denied Cian McMahon a goal in the 13th minute, preventing Dr Crokes from widening the gap further.