Age no barrier as Dolan leads Saints’ Croker march

FOR some, the mention of Frankie Dolan’s name brings to mind that immortal line from Chazz Palminteri’s play turned movie A Bronx Tale: “the saddest thing in life is wasted talent”.

Except there’s nothing sad about a 32-year-old leading his club to an All-Ireland final. Nothing washed up about the former Roscommon footballer finding a new lease of life with St Brigid’s and recently being named AIB club player of 2010 in Connacht.

Dolan’s critics can be forgiven for thinking the ridiculously talented forward didn’t get as much out of his inter-county career as he should have.