Kerins: No substitute for HQ on our big day

CLARINBRIDGE attacker Alan Kerins has revealed next month’s All-Ireland SHC final against O’Loughlin Gaels will carry greater significance for the club than their last appearance in the decider nine years ago.

That 2002 clash against Birr ended in a 2-10 to 1-5 defeat for the Galway club with the game played in Semple Stadium due to redevelopment work taking place at Croke Park.

Seven of that side will now get the chance to line out in club colours in Croke Park and Kerins admits that the prospect of playing in GAA HQ will make for the most momentous occasion in the club’s history.