O’Connell boost for Kerry

KERRY boss John Meyler is able to welcome star attacker Darragh O’Connell back for this evening’s clash against Westmeath in Semple Stadium at 5pm.

O’Connell has been in America for the last couple of months but the return of the Abbeydorney player is a huge boost to Kerry’s attacking options. O’Connell fired 0-10 when Kerry triumphed against Meath in the final of this competition last year and then struck 1-9 when the Kerry senior side tasted success in this year’s Christy Ring Cup final against Wicklow at the start of June.

“It’s a huge help to us to have Darragh back”, admitted Meyler. “He was a very important player for us last year and has shown his scoring ability. We have John Brendan O’Halloran, our goalkeeper last year, also back in the squad as he’s been in America for the summer as well.”