Setanta Ó hAilpín rules out GAA return
Setanta Ó hAilpín has ruled out a return to GAA, saying that he will stay in Australia when his Aussie Rules career is over.
Setanta Ó hAilpín has ruled out a return to GAA, saying that he will stay in Australia when his Aussie Rules career is over.
It was a question of contrasting fortunes for Irish players who ply their trade in Aussie Rules, with Tommy Walsh moving to the Sydney Swans, while Setanta Ó hAilpín has been let go by the Carlton Blues.
Setanta Ó hAilpín came close to returning to Ireland after his training bust-up earlier this year, his brother Sean Og has revealed.
Tyrone's Ryan McMenamin may face sanction for off the ball incident and Setanta Ó hAilpín returns to Carlton squad.
Setanta Ó hAilpín has been hit with a four-match ban following an AFL disciplinary hearing.
Paul O'Flynn reports on Setanta Ó hAilpín's bust-up with his Carlton team-mate Cameron Cloke and further developments in the Cork hurling crisis.
Setanta Ó hAilpín has been suspended by his Aussie Rules side Carlton, following a bust-up with his team-mate Cameron Cloke.
Former Cork minor hurler Aisake Ó hAilpín will join his brother Setanta on the Carlton Blues' senior list next week, the Melbourne-based club have confirmed.
'Within the Kilkenny camp there's no real captain - everyone is a leader in the dressing room.'
Former Cork hurler Setanta Ó hAilpín has been elevated to the Carlton Blues' senior list for the 2006 Aussie Rules season.
While his former Cork team-mates continue their build-up to their Munster Championship opener against Waterford in two weeks time, Setanta Ó hAilpín made his long-awaited AFL debut for the Carlton Blues today.
19-year-old Aisake Ó hAilpín is to be unveiled as the Carlton Blues' new rookie signing tomorrow morning in Melbourne, joining his brother Setanta as a full-time Aussie Rules recruit.
Rumours are rife that talented teenage hurler Aisake O hAilpín is set to follow in his brother Setanta's footsteps and link up with Aussie Rules side Carlton.
The Irish International Rules squad has been boosted by the news that Setanta Ó hAilpín is fit to take part in the series and will train tonight with his team-mates.
Former Cork hurler Setanta Ó hAilpín has been called up to the Carlton senior panel after less than seven months as an Australian Football League hopeful.
Setanta Ó hAilpín has been dramatically handed the number 38 shirt at Carlton and included in the club's first team squad ahead of their opening game in the Aussie Rules season.
Setanta Ó hAilpín's immediate sporting future will be confirmed on Friday when Carlton Australian Rules football team name him on their rookie list for the 2004 season.
Cork hurling has been dealt a blow with the news that Setanta Ó hAilpín is set to sign a two-year rookie contract with Australian Rules side Carlton.
Newly crowned 2003 Young Hurler of the Year and Vodafone All Star Setanta Ó hAilpín is reportedly in contract talks with Australian Rules side Carlton.
Cork are through to the Munster Minor Hurling Final with a 2-15 to 1-11 victory over Limerick.