Cooley Kickhams thrilled at Rob Kearney's return: 'It's a lift for everyone'

Better known as a full back during his glittering rugby career, the 35-year-old from Willville on the Cooley Peninsula lined out at full forward for a league game at Father McEvoy Park.

Former Ireland and Leinster star Rob Kearney playing for Cooley Kickhams GAC during the Hollywood Developments Division 1 League match against Newtown Blues at Fr McEvoy Park in Carlingford, Louth. Photo by Philip Fitzpatrick/Sportsfile

Former Ireland and Leinster rugby star Rob Kearney returned to his roots on Sunday as he lined out for his local GAA club Cooley Kickhams for the first time in 17 years.

Better known as a full back during his glittering rugby career, the 35-year-old from Willville on the Cooley Peninsula lined out at full forward for the game at Father McEvoy Park.