Kildare explore Seánie loophole

Croke Park yesterday confirmed at the request of the Kildare County Board that Seánie Johnston will be available to the county’s senior footballers if he plays a club championship game for hurling club Coill Dubh at the end of the month.

Kildare explore Seánie loophole

Interestingly, Kildare had sought further clarification from the GAA about the criteria required for theformer Cavan footballer to become part of Kieran McGeeney’s summer plans.

In response to an initial query, Kildare had been told by the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) that while Johnston’s transfer was granted under the old rule he was now subject to the new inter-county eligibility regulation.

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