Gary Kirby: Aaron Gillane learning to be a marked man

Patrickswell legend Kirby expects his club-mate to start final

Aaron Gillane of Limerick is tended to for a back injury by team physio Mark Melbourne, left, and team doctor Dr James Ryan during the All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Galway. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former Limerick star Gary Kirby fully expects his Patrickswell club-mate Aaron Gillane to be fit for Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

Having seen Gillane line out in a county final with a double jaw fracture last year and play with a finger ligament issue in the club and county championship this season, Kirby anticipates his rib injury won’t be enough to keep him out.