Kevin Walsh opening door to Galway’s next generation

Galway football manager Kevin Walsh said he notices the circle of life as he calls players into his squad whose fathers he lined out with and against in his own career.

Walsh has drafted in a string of young players as he plots for 2018 and with long-established performers such as Michael Meehan and Finian Hanley announcing their retirement before Christmas, a new era is unfolding for the Tribesmen.

Included among the new players are Sean Kelly from Moycullen, son of the late Padraig ‘Dandy’ Kelly who lined out for Galway for many years, while Rob Finnerty, a son of ex-Mayo star Anthony, is also included after good performances for Salthill/Knocknacarra.