Brian Sheehy is a proud standard-bearer for a fading GAA tradition.Just as motorway plazas have eroded the appeal of homemade hang sangwidges and thermos flasks of tae, the increasing demands of senior Gaelic games have made dual players a rarity.Last Sunday, Sheehy was an unused substitute as Kilmacud Crokes retained their Dublin SFC crown against Na Fianna.
This weekend, he is expected to play a bigger role as the Stillorgan club aim to seal the 'double double', again against Na Fianna, whose hurlers they also beat in last year’s decider."I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't enjoy both," he told RTÉ Sport, speaking before the football final."I’m passionate about the sport, passionate about GAA.
I’ve always played football and hurling. Probably a bit of stubbornness in me as well. Why should I have to quit one when I enjoy playing both?
I know that in practical terms it’s very tough but I have equal love for football and hurling."I think they are special games, they’re made to be played by a dual player.