Kilcoo star Johnston says dad Jerome was right to step away

FAMILY TIES: Jerome Johnston of Kilcoo in action against Michael Hannon of Ballybay Pearses during the AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship quarter-final at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Kilcoo star Jerome Johnston junior has spoken about how difficult last week was for his father and Ballybay co-manager Jerome senior.

Johnston stepped down from his role with the Monaghan champions as he could not face into an Ulster Club SFC quarter-final against his home club squad featuring three of his sons - Shealan and Ryan being the other two – and six of his nephews.