Reports that Seanie Johnston’s bid to achieve an inter-county transfer from Cavan to Kildare was over for this year have proved wide of the mark after the former Breffni captain resubmitted his application to the Central Competitions’ Control Committee yesterday.

Cavan Gaels have given their blessing to Seanie Johnston’ proposed transfer to Kildare club St Kevin’s, and by extension a potential career with the Lilywhites, after signing the star forward’s transfer form.