Doyle 'hopeful' on McCormack Kildare availability, Feely set for lengthy spell on sidelines  

Kevin Feely, 30, confirmed last month that he had suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and he now faces several months of rehabilitation.

LILYWHITE ROYALTY: Kildare manager Glenn Ryan, centre, with selectors Johnny Doyle, left, and Dermot Earley. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kildare selector John Doyle has admitted he's 'hopeful' that All-Star nominated forward Ben McCormack will be available again next season.

But the news on experienced midfielder Kevin Feely isn't so good with Doyle conceding that the former professional soccer player is likely to miss all of the National League and a portion of the Championship.