Ciarán Kilkenny returns from Aussie Rules

Geoff Tipps · January 10, 2013, 11:41:23 AM

Dubs will be glad to have him back:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6559534/Statement%20from%20Ciaran%20Kilkenny.pdf

ballinaman · January 10, 2013, 12:05:02 PM

Fair play to him. Couldn't have been an easy decision, great coup for the GAA in general, not only the Dubs.

orangeman · January 10, 2013, 12:11:03 PM

Major boost to the Dubs and to his club as well of course.

Ní glaise iad na cnoic ibhfad uainn igcónaí.

Says it all.

highorlow · January 10, 2013, 12:14:57 PM

That statement is class. Fair play to him.

Someone should post a copy to Seanie Johnson.

Rossfan · January 10, 2013, 12:17:03 PM

Quote from: ballinaman on January 10, 2013, 12:05:02 PM
great coup for the GAA in general.

Explain please?

Declan · January 10, 2013, 12:19:45 PM

Hope he sticks to the small ball myself but good luck to him

heffo · January 10, 2013, 12:23:07 PM

Fantastic news

Ard-Rí · January 10, 2013, 12:31:05 PM

There's no question but that he's overrated, even so, it's good news for Dubh Linn and good luck to them and to him.

highorlow · January 10, 2013, 12:34:34 PM

QuoteThere's no question but that he's overrated

I don't think he is that hyped up (so far)?

Milltown Row2 · January 10, 2013, 12:37:27 PM

Quote from: Ard-Rí on January 10, 2013, 12:31:05 PM
There's no question but that he's overrated, even so, it's good news for Dubh Linn and good luck to them and to him.

Overrated? There hasn't been a dual talent like him since Jimmy Barry Murphy and McCarthy, a cracking player at such a young age, plenty time to mature into a great player. Has highorlow pointed out not overly hyped

Like Declan has said, I hope he plums for the hurlers at some point in his career, hard to do nowdays

theticklemister · January 10, 2013, 12:44:21 PM

Is he at college or anything? I reckon an oul coaching job may open up for him if he is unemployed!!!!lol!! Ah fair play to the lad.

snoopdog · January 10, 2013, 01:00:38 PM

Great boost fro the Dubs, Quality footballer from what ive seen.
I would probably think he was homesick and that was his main reason for returning.
Good to have him back will only be an asset to the GAA as a whole

Itchy · January 10, 2013, 01:16:11 PM

Breath of fresh air that statement and I wish him well.

The Hill is Blue · January 10, 2013, 01:31:04 PM

Great news for Irish sport in general and for gaelic games in particular.

Hound · January 10, 2013, 01:40:04 PM

Brave decision to do the u-turn. Delighted to have him back.
Personally I think he's a better footballer than hurler.
I think its fair comment to call him an underage star, but not all underage stars make the grade at senior intercounty level, so he'll have to prove his merits and deal with the very high expectations.

Hurling got plenty of mentions in his statement, so it'll be very interesting to see if he does try and be a dual player.

I believe DCU had offered him a scholarship, so I wonder does the offer still stand?