Errigal Ciaran's Niall Kelly rebounds from 'brutal' injury to tackle Kilcoo

“It was in a league game in Tyrone. It was just a bang through the back of me, and sort of wrecked the shoulder and went in around the sternum."
Errigal Ciaran's Niall Kelly rebounds from 'brutal' injury to tackle Kilcoo

REBOUNDS: Niall Kelly of Errigal Ciarán during the AIB Ulster GAA Senior Club Football Championship. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

A year ago, Niall Kelly feared he might never kick another football, so severe was the injury that seemed certain to end his career.

But on Sunday, he’ll line out at centre back as Errigal Ciaran attempt to upset the odds and get the better of favourites Kilcoo in the Ulster Club SFC final.

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