Carlow manager Shane Curran has announced his squad for the 2025 Allianz Football League, with a mix of experienced players and fresh faces set to represent the county.
The team will begin their Division 4 campaign on Saturday, January 25th, with a home clash against Tipperary at Netwatch Cullen Park. The game will be broadcast live on KCLR.
Among the notable names included is Sean Murphy, who brings dual-code experience, having previously featured for the Carlow hurlers. Familiar faces such as Lee Walker, Ian Atkinson, Henry Hegarty, Ned Pender, Liam Brennan, and Paddy Regan also return to the fold.
📢PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT:
🇲🇱@carlow_gaa Senior Football Bainisteoir, Shane Curran, has announced his panel for 2025.
👍Wishing the players and Backroom Team a very successful and rewarding season.
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— Carlow GAA (@Carlow_GAA) January 13, 2025
Curran has also given opportunities to several debutants, showcasing the depth of talent across the county. Rory Maguire (Clonmore), Kyle Nolan and Lee Moore (Éire Óg), Paddy Hickey (Grange), Stephen Scallan (Old Leighlin), Cathal Healy (St. Patrick’s, Tullow), and Stephen Reilly (Palatine) have all earned their first call-ups.
With 13 clubs represented in the squad, KCLR Gaelic Football analyst Willie Quinlan praised Curran’s approach:
“It obviously shows that Shane Curran has looked at a lot of games. We’ve seen him at Netwatch Cullen Park identifying new talent. There’s a good balance of experienced players and fresh faces. Sean Murphy’s return is particularly exciting—he’s a strong, powerful runner and will be a big addition in the middle of the field.”
Quinlan also noted that the team’s recent practice matches have shown promise, especially under the new rules:
“The power and pace they have around the middle of the field seem to suit the new rules, which could work in Carlow’s favor this season.”
Carlow fans will be hoping this revamped squad can make a strong start to the league and build momentum for the season ahead.
