David Clifford: Fossa's rise to senior status 'hard to put it into words'
David Clifford led Fossa to victory in the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship final, securing senior status for the small club. Clifford scored 15 points in the match, marking a significant milestone for the team.
Why it matters
The promotion of a small club to senior status is a major cultural and sporting achievement within the local GAA community.
From left: Patrick O’Sullivan, Chairman of Kerry GAA, Man of the Match David Clifford with his son Ogie, Mike Tagney of Kerry Petroleum and Fossa captain Sam Buckley with the cup following their victory over Kilcummin in the Kerry Petroleum Intermediate Club Football Championship final at Fitzgerald Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Tatyana McGough.
Man of the Match David Clifford struggled to explain it. They had come so close before and were so desperate to get over the line. Their small club finally have senior status. Imagine.
Clifford kicked 15 points in Fitzgerald Stadium as Fossa held off a strong Kilcummin challenge in the intermediate club final.
“It is hard to put it into words,” he said afterwards.
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