Kennelly: We wanted to lift nation’s spirit with Rules win

TADHG KENNELLY has revealed that Anthony Tohill’s International Rules squad used Ireland’s economic troubles as motivation for their clashes with Australia.

The Listowel man said the side were desperate to “get a bit of pride back in Ireland” with victory over their hosts and give people a break from the financial doom and gloom.

Kennelly, who announced his AFL retirement in August, played a key role in helping the visitors to a 2-0 series whitewash and hopes it had helped lift the mood of the nation.