Shields to miss part of Cork's NFL campaign

Cork defender Michael Shields, who skippered the Rebels to National Football League honours last year, is set to miss the opening stages of the 2011 campaign due to pre-arranged travel plans.

Shields to miss part of Cork's NFL campaign
Tue, 04 Jan, 2011 - 14:12

Cork defender Michael Shields, who skippered the Rebels to National Football League honours last year, is set to miss the opening stages of the 2011 campaign due to pre-arranged travel plans.

The All-Star full-back is currently away on the Cork panel's holiday in South Africa until January 14.

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