Kerins opts for Galway hurling panel

ALAN KERINS will play no part in Galway’s bid for the Sam Maguire having committed himself to Conor Hayes’s hurling panel for 2006.

Peter Forde had been in talks with the dual player some months ago and the Galway boss confirmed Kerins’ decision yesterday in Dublin at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Football Championship.

“We talked a few months ago, but I don’t think it will happen,” said the Mayoman. “It’s not practical. Alan is doing a lot of charity work, he has the hurling and a physiotherapy practice as well. He has a lot on his plate.”