1900 Kerry Senior Football Championship
Gaelic football competition
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The 1900 Kerry Senior Football Championship was the 10th staging of the Kerry Senior Football Championship since its establishment by the Kerry County Board in 1889.[1] It was the first championship to be completed since 1897.
Laune Rangers (5th title)John P. Murphy (captain)
Dr. CrokesCon O'Sullivan (captain)
| Teams | 21 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | Laune Rangers (5th title) John P. Murphy (captain) | ||
| Runners-up | Dr. Crokes Con O'Sullivan (captain) | ||
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Tralee Mitchels entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they conceded a walkover by in the first round.[2]
The final was played on 2 December 1900 at Tralee Sportsfield, between Laune Rangers and Dr. Crokes, in what was their second meeting overall in the final and a first in 11 years.[3][4] Laune Rangers won the match by 3â04 to 0â03 to claim their fifth championship title overall and a first title in 8 years.[5]
Teams
21 teams competed for the Co. Senior Football Championship, Knockanure, Newtownsandes, Killarney, Ballymacelligott, Listowel, Tralee, Cahersiveen, Valentia, Kruger's Own (Tralee), O Brennan, Clohane, Laune Rangers, Currans, Keel, Irish Brigade (Killorglin), Milltown, Cordal, Caherdaniel, Castleisland, Firies and Currow.
Results
Final
| 2 December 1900 Final | Laune Rangers | 3-04 - 0-03 | Dr. Crokes | Tralee Sportsfield |