Charlie McGeever sees bright future for Tipperary tyro Stephen Quirke

Charlie McGeever has backed Tipperary’s dual star Stephen Quirke to make his mark as a senior inter-county footballer in the years to come.

Quirke, brother of 2011 All-Ireland minor medallist Philip, is captain of the county’s minor hurlers and will partner Jack Kennedy at midfield for the footballers in this evening’s Electric Ireland provincial semi-final with Clare (7.30pm, Semple Stadium).

From the Moyle Rovers club, Quirke and his clubmate Danny Owens are creating history this year by captaining Tipperary’s minor teams in either code.