Kilkenny hurling plan B for Saints’ young gun O’Connor

If the football career of Ireland U21 newcomer Thomas O’Connor’s doesn’t work out, there’s a fair chance he’ll end up hurling at Nowlan Park.

Kilkenny hurling plan B for Saints’ young gun O’Connor
Sat, 16 Nov, 2019 - 06:20
John Fallon

If the football career of Ireland U21 newcomer Thomas O’Connor’s doesn’t work out, there’s a fair chance he’ll end up hurling at Nowlan Park.

There are no fears his first choice is in danger, as he shines on loan at Gillingham from Southampton, but the fallback option is a labour of love.

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