Kerry FC have launched a bid to become the 20th team in next season’s League of Ireland
According to Mirror Sport, “the Munster venture is in a strong position to make the grade for the 2023 First Division season.”
The venture is led by Tralee man Billy Dennehy, the former title winning player with Shamrock Rovers who also played for Cork City, St Pat’s, Limerick and Derry.
American-based directors Steven Conway and Brian Ainscough are also key players in the bid. Ainscough is the executive director of the Boston Bolts college football team in America.
In a statement released this morning, Kerry FC have stated:
“It has been a dream for many years to provide the highest level of senior football in the Kingdom and Kerry FC hope to be successful in our bid to bring League of Ireland football to Mounthawk Park in February 2023.
“Led by League of Ireland stalwart Billy Dennehy and American based directors Steven Conway and Brian Ainscough, we have been working with the Kerry District League for many months now to realise this dream and complete the player pathway for the players of Kerry after six years competing in the underage National Leagues.
“The people of Kerry have always been proud of their appetite to compete at the highest level in all sports and we hope to provide this full pathway for all those players representing Kerry Football Club. Kerry FC believe that a successful application will offer real opportunity to promote our game in the Kerry region as we look forward to bringing the biggest clubs in Irish football to our county.
“Now that the licensing process is underway, we welcome all offers of support as we share this exciting journey with the people of Kerry. More information will be released in due course.”
