Ex-Cork and Limerick aces declare for Kerry

FORMER Cork senior hurling captain Fergal McCormack has declared for Kerry, joining former Limerick captain James O’Brien who transferred to the Kingdom earlier this week. Both players have declared for Kerry under the rule which allows up to five ‘outside’ players to join weaker hurling counties.

Mallow clubman McCormack, who captained Cork in the 1997 Munster senior hurling championship and won Munster and All-Ireland medals with the county two years later, qualifies to play for the Kingdom specifically under the parentage rule — his mother is Kerry football legend Mick O’Connell’s sister.

“I’ve signed the forms,” said McCormack yesterday.