Salthill-Knocknacarra star Kerins joins elite group

GALWAY star Alan Kerins, as well-known for his fundraising for needy families in Zambia as his exploits on the field, is set to join a unique group of dual players who have participated in AIB All-Ireland finals with different clubs.

To date there have only been two, the late Simon Murphy from Cork and Kerryman John O'Grady. However, on St Patrick's Day, Kerins will achieve the same distinction when he lines out with Salthill-Knocknacarra in the football decider against St. Gall's.

Four years ago he was a member of the Clarinbridge side which lost to Birr in the hurling final.