Aidan O'Shea on preparing for International Rules series: 'It hasn’t been ideal'

Illness, high temperatures and the threat of Australian aggressiveness could stand in the way of Ireland continuing their 100% International Rules record in Adelaide tomorrow – but captain Aidan O’Shea won’t be making any excuses.

Aidan O'Shea on preparing for International Rules series: 'It hasn’t been ideal'
Sat, 11 Nov, 2017 - 07:55

By John Fogarty

Illness, high temperatures and the threat of Australian aggressiveness could stand in the way of Ireland continuing their 100% International Rules record in Adelaide tomorrow – but captain Aidan O’Shea won’t be making any excuses.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Donal O'Rourke and Pat Ryan 6/4/2025 Former Cork coach Donal O’Rourke joins Waterford backroom 
Trillick v Crossmaglen Rangers - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final Dennehy inspires 14-man St Kieran’s to see of stern West Kerry challenge
Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Football championship attendances up by 20% according to FRC final report
CourtsGaaHeathrowPlace: AdelaidePlace: ArmaghPlace: Adelaide OvalPlace: IrelandPlace: DublinPlace: PerthPerson: Aidan O'SheaPerson: Aidan O’SheaPerson: John FogartyPerson: Joe KernanPerson: PearcePerson: Niall MurphyPerson: Enda SmithPerson: O’SheaPerson: AustraliansPerson: Australians’Person: Chris ScottPerson: Brendon)Person: GoddardEvent: International RulesOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: Australia
<p>DRIVING ON: Kerry might still be celebrating their 39th All-Ireland SFC title but the club championships in the county will ensure that the vast majority of the Kingdom heroes are back on the beat by now. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile </p>

S Talking Points: In Kerry, there is always more than one business end to the Championship season

READ NOW

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up
Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited