Shane Walsh explains reasons behind Kilmacud Crokes club transfer request

Walsh: Joining Crokes 'would be a wonderful challenge'. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO Walsh: Joining Crokes 'would be a wonderful challenge'. Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO SHANE WALSH HAS pointed to a draining commute between Galway and Dublin as a key factor in his decision to request a club transfer.

The star Galway forward made headlines over the weekend when it emerged that he plans to leave his home club Kilkerrin-Clonberne to join Dublin giants Kilmacud Crokes.In a statement on Monday afternoon, Walsh explained that he travelled from Dublin to Galway to train throughout the inter-county season as Pádraic Joyce’s side made their memorable push to the All-Ireland final.

The 29-year-old now lives in Dublin, where he is studying for a BA in Physical Education at Portobello Institute “I’m living and studying in Dublin now so it’s the right move for me at this point in my career,” Walsh said.Rugby Analysis Get Murray Kinsella's match analysis and Garry Doyle's updates from New Zealand exclusive to members“Thanks to John I’ve got a lift from him to training from Dublin a number of times throughout the season but travel certainly takes its toll on the body.

He's not the first and won't be the last. Think hid club are handling it very poorly though.

Who cares

thejournal_ie Don’t pay the years membership for the club he plays in .. all of a sudden .. unattached..

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