Training with Ireland and Kelleher a dream for Cork's City's Brann after he almost quit

Just 18 months ago, the Cork City keeper was giving serious consideration was afforded to quitting football.
Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann during the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division match between Cork City and UCD at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann during the SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division match between Cork City and UCD at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann admits the notion of training with Caoimhín Kelleher in the Ireland squad is something he couldn’t have contemplated 18 months ago.

Back then, he was unemployed, commuting from his native Galway to Bishopstown as a passenger in his Dad Pat’s car. Serious consideration was afforded to quitting football.

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