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Luke Dempsey developing drills for GAA's socially distanced return

Born a mile away from the Johnstownbridge GAA club in Kildare, the much-traveled Luke Dempsey is back where it all began for him, coaching the local senior team this year.

Luke Dempsey developing drills for GAA's socially distanced return

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020 - 16:40

Paul Keane

Luke Dempsey is hopeful the social distancing requirement of two metres between players might be reduced down to just one.

Born a mile away from the Johnstownbridge GAA club in Kildare, the much-traveled Luke Dempsey is back where it all began for him, coaching the local senior team this year.

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