Clare’s Keelan Sexton brings winning mentality

Although now in his second season on the Clare senior football panel, Kilmurry Ibrickane’s Keelan Sexton only turned 19 earlier this month.

Having completed his Leaving Certificate at Ennistymon CBS last month, Sexton, who has represented Ireland at boxing, has made a pivotal contribution this season, along with other youngsters including Pearse Lillis and Cian O’Dea.

Introduced six minutes before half-time against Sligo for the black-carded Podge Collins, Sexton kicked three points from play. Prior to that afternoon he had started all three of Clare’s championship games. He didn’t deny that he was disappointed not to start but his onfield response was exemplary.