Crokes to face Stacks in Kerry SFC quarter-finals

Tony Brosnan of Dr Crokes in action ©INPHO/David Ribeiro

A heavyweight showdown is in store in the Kerry senior football championship quarter-finals with Austin Stacks set to face Dr Crokes.

The Tralee meeting is one of the most eagerly anticipated ties of the last eight, with both clubs now just one win away from a semi-final place.

Sunday's action confirmed the final two quarter-finalists. An Ghaeltacht edged past Templenoe on a 1-14 to 0-15 scoreline, while North Kerry proved too strong for Na Gaeil, winning 2-16 to 0-11.

Spa, who stunned Dingle on Saturday, will meet East Kerry, while Rathmore have been paired with Kenmare Shamrocks.

North Kerry and An Ghaeltacht will meet in the remaining quarter-final, completing an intriguing last-eight line-up.

Kerry SFC quarter-final draw:

Saturday, October 10th
North Kerry v An Ghaeltacht, Tralee, 5pm
Austin Stacks v Dr Crokes, Tralee, 7.15pm

Sunday, October 11th
Rathmore v Kenmare Shamrocks, Killarney, 1.30pm
East Kerry v Spa, Killarney, 3.30pm