Westmeath talisman John Heslin unperturbed by International Rules snub

Westmeath talisman and former Aussie Rules rookie John Heslin has insisted he’s not upset about his 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.