Daingean Uí Chúis’ Mark O’Connor described Sunday’s All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship win over St Brigid’s as “one of the best days of my life” as he thanked his employers Geelong for their help in making it happen and aired his hope of returning to Croke Park again with Kerry.
The Australian Rules star was given permission to play the final with his GAA club as he delayed a return Down Under for pre-season, something which he admits is unusual, and the midfielder even had team-mates travel to Ireland to support him.
Speaking to RTÉ Radio, he said: “It’s been a phenomenal journey. It has been a bit shaky with decision-making over the past couple of months, but I just can’t thank…