James O’Donoghue returns as Kerry name exciting team to face Clare

God help Clare if these lads click together.

Kerry face Clare in the Munster Senior Football Championship on Sunday, June 3 and Eamonn Fitzmaurice has shown his hand. The Kingdom boss has named a mighty strong side to kick off their quest for Sam Maguire in Killarney and there is a return for a familiar face. James O'Donoghue is back fit again and he takes his place in an exciting full forward line that includes 2017 All Star Paul Geaney and teenage sensation David Clifford. Fitzmaurice has also paired Jack Barry with David Moran in midfield and retained the services of Micheál Burns in his half forward line. Dr Crokes goalkeeper Shane Murphy will once again captain his county.

Kerry

1 Shane Murphy (Captain), Dr. Crokes 2 Jason Foley, Ballydonoghue 3 Peter Crowley, Laune Rangers 4 Ronan Shanahan, Austin Stacks 5 Paul Murphy, Rathmore 6 Tadhg Morley, Templenoe 7 Gavin White, Dr Crokes 8 David Moran, Kerins O’Rahillys 9 Jack Barry, Na Gaeil 10 Micheál Burns, Dr. Crokes 11 Seán O’Shea, Kenmare 12 Stephen O’Brien, Kenmare 13 David Clifford, Fossa 14 Paul Geaney, Dingle 15 James O’Donoghue, Killarney Legion

Darran O'Sullivan, Mike Geaney and veteran forward Kieran Donaghy are all included on a decent-looking Kingdom bench for the game. Substitutes: 16 Brian Kelly, Killarney Legion 17 Kieran Donaghy, Austin Stacks 18 Brian Ó Beaglaoich, An Ghaeltacht 19 Barry John Keane, Kerins O’Rahillys 20 Darran O’Sullivan. Glenbeigh/Glencar 21 Anthony Maher, Duagh 22 Mark Griffin, St Michaels/ Foilmore 23 Mikey Geaney, Dingle 24 Kevin McCarthy, Kilcummin 25 Fionn Fitzgerald, Dr Crokes 26 Gavin Crowley, Templenoe