Shane Walsh always believed in club final 'fantasy'

Growing up in Gurranebawn in Kilkerrin, Shane Walsh always envisaged himself playing in an All-Ireland Club final

CONDOLENCES: Kilmacud Crokes’ Shane Walsh consoles Jack Savage of Kerins O'Rahillys. Pic: Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Growing up in Gurranebawn in Kilkerrin, an All-Ireland club final would have appeared a world away for Shane Walsh yet he never thought like that.

Yes, it took quite a high-profile switch to Kilmacud Crokes to realise it but irrespective of the move he always envisaged himself playing in one.