JACK'S KNACK

O'Connor picks up an easy win on Kerry return

- JOHN O'DOWD

Kerry 2-23 Limerick 0-6 McGrath Cup semi-final

JACK O'CONNOR eased his way back into his third coming as Kerry boss at Austin Stack Park last night.

A hugely dominant first half performance set up a comfortable Kingdom victory over Limerick in a McGrath Cup encounter.

The die had been cast earlier in the day with a surprisingly strong team selection from the Dromid Pearses man as he prepared for his first game in charge since the 2012 All-Ireland quarter-final defeat by Donegal.

Current All Stars David and Paudie Clifford and Tom O'Sullivan were among the big names named in the starting line-up.

Defenders Dan O'Donoghue and Pa Warren, as well as returning Aussie Rules export Stefan Okunbor, were also given their opportunity to impress.