Stephen O’Keeffe will be 'a massive loss' to Waterford, admits Frampton

Stephen O'Keeffe has informed the Waterford management he is taking some time out

Stephen O'Keeffe of Waterford during the All-Ireland SHC final with Limerick and Waterford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Waterford selector Stephen Frampton has paid tribute to goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe, who will not be available to the county next year, describing him as “an outstanding goalkeeper” who leaves “big boots to fill”.

A brief statement from Waterford GAA revealed that O’Keeffe, an All-Star in 2017, would not be playing intercounty hurling in 2021.