Limerick legend Carey quits

FORMER captain Ciaran Carey has quit Limerick on the eve of their All-Ireland hurling qualifier against Kerry at Tralee tomorrow.

Thirty-one-year-old Carey, a three times All Star, walked out of Wednesday’s training session in Kilmallock when it was leaked to him that he would not be figuring in the starting line-up for Tralee.

“I heard the news in advance of the official announcement. I felt very angry, but did not discuss my omission with the manager or selectors. I believe that I still have a lot to contribute to Limerick and to hurling in general. Hurling has been my life and I desperately wanted to be involved for the remainder of this season. Unfortunately, management saw things differently.”