Philly McMahon has no intention of going down the political route

Philly McMahon has been a powerful voice for societal change when it comes to drugs but the Dublin defender has no intention of transferring those views to the political arena for now.

The Ballymun man has been approached about the possibility of running for office “a couple of times” but he was coy yesterday when asked to reveal the identity of the suitors and explained that his input was of greater worth elsewhere.

“I’d only get into politics if I felt it was a better platform than charity and I don’t think it is at the minute,” said the multiple All-Ireland winner.