Dunloy hurler Molloy open to football switch despite hurling focus

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 00:20 · Archive

Antrim hurling star Keelan Molloy is considering a switch to Antrim football after repeated approaches from manager Mark Doran.

Keelan Molloy, an established senior hurler for Dunloy, is considering switching codes to play football for Antrim after repeated approaches from manager Mark Doran. Molloy said Doran has contacted him several times. 'He's definitely trying,' Molloy said. 'He seems like a nice fellow. We had some very good conversations.'

Doran took charge of Antrim football last year with an explicit desire to recruit dual players from Dunloy after the club won the Antrim SFC title. Molloy and fellow Dunloy player Seaan Elliott were among his targets. Both initially declined, choosing to remain with the hurlers under manager Davy Fitzgerald.

Molloy remains uncommitted to a switch. 'I'm definitely not shutting it down straight away,' he said. 'I wouldn't mind having a go at it but it probably depends on how the club season ends here and how I feel.' His focus for now is on Dunloy's hurling campaign, with the Antrim SHC final against Cushendall scheduled for Sunday.

How it is being reported

• "I wouldn’t mind having a go" - Antrim hurling star open to switching codesA number of Dunloy's dual players have been on Mark Doran's radar since winning the Antrim SFC title last seasonBelfast Live · 31 Oct, 00:01
• ‘He’s rang a few times... he’s definitely trying’: Dunloy’s Keelan Molloy focused on Antrim Hurling decider despite attention from Saffron football bossBelfast Telegraph · 30 Oct, 21:00

In this story: Keelan Molloy · Mark Doran · Dunloy · Antrim · Seaan Elliott · Davy Fitzgerald · Cushendall

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