Surprise pick Luke Connolly taking Nemo captaincy in his stride

Connolly’s experience means his credentials for taking hold of the captaincy were there in plain sight. But it is a role he never saw himself being asked to carry out

LEADER: Luke Connolly, Nemo Rangers, with possession against Carbery Rangers in the quarter-final. Pic: Larry Cummins

It was in December of last year when manager Paul O’Donovan informed Luke Connolly that he would captain Nemo Rangers for the 2022 season.

Connolly’s experience, the decade-plus he has been around the panel, and his undeniable worth to the Nemo set-up means his credentials for taking hold of the captaincy were there in plain sight.