New recruits should have Wicklow blood, says Garden County star

Wicklow forward Patrick O’Connor has rejected the suggestion that the Division 4 outfit should be allowed to sign up players that neighbours Dublin don’t require.

O’Connor hailed the contributions of new recruits David Devereux and Oisin Manning this season, both of whom play their club football in Dublin. Devereux, brother of former Dublin defender Nicky, played for the Dubs in the O’Byrne Cup while Manning lined out for St Jude’s in the Dublin final last October. Their transfers were passed as both players have family ties to the Garden County, though Wicklow legend Kevin O’Brien suggested in 2017 that the rule should be extended to allow for any Dubliner to join if they wish.