Setanta passed fit to face Australia

SETANTA Ó hAILPÍN has been passed fit for next month’s International Compromise Rules Series against Australia.

Ó hAilpín, a 2003 hurling All-Star for Cork, had his first training session with Ireland on Thursday, dispelling doubts that he was carrying an injury.

Though his first season with Aussie Rules club Carlton was disrupted by a stress fracture of the foot, the problem has healed and he received medical clearance to play.