Westmeath talisman John Heslin unperturbed by International Rules snub

Attacker Heslin helped Westmeath to promotion in the Allianz League and more recently powered St Loman’s to a three-in-a-row of county titles. His goal just seconds into the county final, part of a 2-6 haul, was described as one of the greatest ever seen at Cusack Park.
He then blasted 1-7 in the AIB Leinster Club quarter-final win over Mullinalaghta, setting up Sunday’s last-four showdown with Simonstown of Meath. But Ireland boss Joe Kernan still didn’t fancy Heslin and declined to include him in the 50-plus players that were called for trials.