The Kieran Shannon Interview: Aaron Kernan, former Armagh footballer

Aaron Kernan’s retirement at 30 years of age disappointed many, including Joe Brolly. But it wasn’t because the Armagh great was some kind of indentured slave. It was just time to re-prioritise his life.

The Kieran Shannon Interview: Aaron Kernan, former Armagh footballer
Sat, 31 Jan, 2015 - 00:00
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AFTER bidding farewell to one form of inter-county career, tonight Aaron Kernan will be saying hello to another.

Setanta Sports are in Omagh for the start of the league, and part of their new-look punditry team and co-commentator for Tyrone-Monaghan is the eldest of the Kernan brothers.

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