Earls happy to play a supporting role

After a summer of bonding with his young daughter Ella May, Keith Earls will likely pack in some further babysitting duties on Sunday when Limerick take on Clare in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final.

It’s a day for Earls’ partner Edel and her family (McGees) to indulge themselves in their particular sporting passion while the Irish international takes a back seat.

“I’d say she’ll be going up there alright with her family,” he said. “Edel’s family are massive GAA people. She’ll have flags hanging out the bedroom window and the car. I won’t go up but I’m delighted for the lads.”