their own provincial title this Sunday.

Winning over the weekend will be so important. Kerry will be determined to win back-to-back All Ireland Titles, which is extremely difficult to do.

“Players like James O’Donoghue and Paul Geaney are emerging as real leaders of a new Kerry team.”

The Kingdom are hot favourites for this eagerly awaited Munster Championship final following their drubbing of the Rebels last summer.

Kiernan is anticipating a very difficult assignment for the visiting side with Kerry captain Kieran Donaghy in such good form.

“Cork have a huge point to prove after their defeat in last years final. It will be difficult though particularly with the form Donaghy is in.”