U21 MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP: Kerry 0-19 Cork 1-9:KERRY ENDED Cork's reign as champions in impressive fashion at Tralee on Saturday afternoon.

Kerry completely dominated this contest and gained revenge for a heavy defeat at the hands of the Rebels last year, with midfielder Johnny Buckley giving an inspirational display.

Except for a brief period in the opening half when they kicked three points on the trot, Cork were outplayed, and their fine 24th-minute goal by Barry O'Driscoll came against the run of play.

Kerry had the wind in the opening half, and some excellent points from Barry John Keane, Barry John Walsh and Paul Geaney saw them move 0-7 to 0-4 clear by the 20th minute.

Kerry's response to Cork's goal was swift with three unanswered points before half-time from James O'Donoghue, Barry John Keane and Paul Geaney. They led 0-10 to 1-4 at the break.

Kerry assumed control after the break and points from Geaney, James O'Donoghue, Walsh and Keane stretched their lead to 0-14 to 1-5.

Cork kicked only one point in 30 minutes, before adding three injury-time consolation points.

KERRY:T Mac an tSaoir; P Crowley, K O'Connor, B McGuire; P O'Connor, B Shanahan, J Lyne; J Buckley, C Moriarty; J O'Donoghue (0-3), BJ Keane (0-7, two frees), M Geaney; D Casey, BJ Walsh (0-4, one 45, two frees), P Geaney (0-4, one free). Subs: E Walsh for C Moriarty (26 mins), D McElligott for J Lyne (55 mins), P O'Donoghue (0-1) for M Geaney (58 mins).

CORK:J Mellet; R O'Sullivan, R Buckley, I Jones; M Hickey, K O'Driscoll, JP Murphy (0-1); C O'Donovan, E Keane (0-1); M Collins (0-1, free), C Sheehan (0-2), P Honohan; B O'Driscoll (1-2, one free), J Sexton (0-1), A Holland. Subs: M Cahalane for Holland (40 mins), L Jennings for R O'Sullivan (44 mins), A Walsh for C O'Donovan (45 mins), E Buckley for J Sexton (54 mins), J Beston for K O'Driscoll (56 mins).

Referee:Rory Hickey (Clare)

Next Up . . .

In the semi-finals, Tipperary meet Limerick in Thurles this Thursday, while Kerry clash with Waterford in Dungarvan next Saturday.