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Darragh Culhane

Shane Walsh breaks silence over Kilmacud Crokes transfer request

Shane Walsh has confirmed his intentions to move to Dublin club Kilmacud Crokes in what would be a shock move.

Reports emerged that Walsh would seek a transfer from local club Kilkerrin-Clonberne to south Dublin club Kilmacud Crokes, who recently competed in the All-Ireland club final.

And Walsh released a statement on Monday afternoon confirming his transfer request.

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The Galway star recently returned to study a BA in Physical Education at Portobello Institute and has travelled up and down to Galway from training since moving there.

The Galway star said: "I'm living and studying in Dublin now so it's the right move for me at this point in my career. Kilmacud Crokes are a great club and it would be a wonderful challenge.

And he added: "Thanks to John (Divilly) 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.

"I love football and want to keep playing for as long as I can."

In a statement it adds that Walsh intends to finish his playing career with his local club but is hopeful of playing for Kilmacud Crokes for the foreseeable future.

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