The Easter holidays have arrived in the Kingdom, and it brings with it the first double game weekend for Kerry FC for the 2026 season. And it’s a double weekend that is sure to spike the fans’ interest as it’s a double helping of Munster derby action. Cobh Ramblers are the visitors to Mounthawk Park this Friday night before a trip to the Munster FA Turners Cross to face league leaders on Monday afternoon.
But it’s full focus first and foremost on Friday night and a tricky test against the Rams. With the evening light stretching to half-time, the importance of results has never been more important as the first quarter of the season draws to a close on Monday. Kerry, though performing well, hasn’t translated the good form into points on the board. When the Kingdom led in the early stages last week, the side were 4th in the table, but when the final whistle sounded, Kerry returned to 8th in the table. The margins are fine, so any points on the table this weekend could prove vital down the final stretch.
The same terminology could be used for Cobh’s start to the season, and with 1 win and 3 draws, the Rams have had an identical start to the season as the Kingdom, as they make the short journey down the N22. While Kerry has 2 wins in the fixture, both of those have come in the FAI Cup and are in need of a victory in the league against the Cork side. While Cobh will be looking for the win to put some daylight between the two teams.
It should be a cracker.
Head-to-head (League & FAI Cup)
Kerry FC Wins – 2 Draws – 5 Cobh Ramblers Wins – 7
Did You Know?
There are multiple names on the team sheet that have played for both of these Munster Rivals. Oran Crowe now dons the maroon after 2 years with the Kingdom. Jonas Häkkinen, Cian Murphy and Cian Bargary all signed for the Kingdom from Cobh during the winter transfer window.
Injury Update
Colin Healy has a couple of injury concerns ahead of the first double game weekend of the season. Kieran Cooney limped off on the hour mark last week against Bray and is being assessed this week. Daniel Okwute will be out for a few weeks; he has injured his Achilles tendon in training, and a spell on the sidelines is imminent. In positive news, Ryan Kelliher played 30 minutes for the first time in 11 months, and Vince Borden returns following his one-game suspension last Friday.
‘What they said’
Colin Healy – “We train as normal this week, and it’s gone well. Full focus on Cobh tomorrow night before we look at the Cork game and see what we have then, availability-wise. Two very tough games, but the players and the supporters are looking forward to them. All the focus is on the Cobh game, we’ve a busy couple of weeks coming up, but the players are ready for that.”