Carey not interested in return to hurling at high level

DJ CAREY insists he has no designs on making his return to hurling any more serious than lining out for Young Irelands’ junior A team. The 40-year-old returned to action for the first time for the Gowran club in a challenge game against Carrickshock last Tuesday after he had trained with the team the previous week.

However, eight-time All-Star Carey maintains he doesn’t intend on playing at senior or intermediate level for the club.

“I won’t be coming back to the game at any level higher than this, that’s for certain,” Carey assured. “I’m just glad I’ve come out of the game during the week unscathed. Of course, it’s not as serious as the level I had been playing previously but at my age once you come out of it intact you’re not complaining.”