Boost for Cavan as former captain McKiernan returns to fold
During Ryan Clash Of Byrne/inpho Pic: Mckiernan Gearoid With A Cavan Donegal 2022
Former captain Gearoid McKiernan has given Cavan a giant boost by returning to county duty for 2025.
The 2020 Ulster SFC medallist will turn 35 in the coming season but has been coaxed back having impressed at club level.
The Anglo Celt has reported that boss Raymond Galligan has included 13 newcomers in all in his provisional panel, including former soccer player Sean McEvoy who has returned from the US.
Former All-Star nominee McKiernan can fill a range of positions having excelled for over a decade between midfield and full-forward before pulling out after the 2023 campaign.
Boss Raymond Galligan had already convinced Cavan native Nevin O'Donnell, who lined out in goals for Leitrim this year, to switch allegiances.
Meanwhile, Mickey Harte's Offaly panel has also been boosted by the availability of an experienced goalkeeper.
Paddy Dunican lined out for a 'Faithful Selection' last weekend following a couple of years abroad.
Dylan Hyland top scored in the charity game with 0-10 against a Colaiste Choilm selection having opted out of their final Tailteann Cup game this year against Down.
Eoin Sawyer, who plays for Castleknock in Dublin but is eligible for Offaly under the parentage rule, scored a goal for the Faithful Selection.
Injury plagued Kieran Dolan, captain of Offaly's All-Ireland winning U-20 team in 2021, lined out in the challenge and is expected to feature under the new joint management of Harte and Declan Kelly.