Paul Kerrigan maintains family pride in Croke Park for International Rules

Like father, like son. Paul Kerrigan will follow in the footsteps of Jimmy in Croke Park tomorrow evening. Just as Tommy Walsh in 2010 and 2011 emulated Sean’s achievement in 1984, another bloodline across the International Rules series will be extended.

Paul’s not going to deny it will be a proud moment for the clan, particularly Jimmy. “It would have been a big part of his career in the ‘80s. I think ‘84 and ‘86 they went over with Kevin Heffernan and they had a very strong team. It was a bit more physical probably than it is now, a bit more x-rated.

“Yeah, hugely honoured. When I told himI got a call for trials,he was delighted. Just said, ‘see how you go’. I told him (about making the 23-man squad) and he was delighted. It’ll be a big thing for my family next weekend. I mightn’t have thought I’d have got the chance but I’m delighted to have gotten it.”