You are correct, it is down to the fact that only 12 teams enter the competition, was the same last season when Liselton rovers qualified after beating Killarney celtic in round 2 and St Brendans Park in round 3. I think the big teams would love the chance to play outside the county but that wont happen. Mybe this is the reason that only 2 teams have ever reached the semi final stage from kerry.
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