Walsh will lead Galway into battle

KEVIN WALSH will captain the Galway senior footballers this season.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2003 - 01:00
Michael Ellard

The 33-year-old Killanin clubman was nominated by county champions Corofin at the weekend to skipper the county side for the championship.

A number of the Corofin players on the county panel were approached but declined due to pressure of the role.

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