Galway ace Shane Walsh confirms Kilmacud Crokes transfer request

Galway footballer Shane Walsh has confirmed his request to join Dublin club Kilmacud Crokes.

The 29-year-old, who played for his local club Kilkerrin/Clonberne up to the end of last season, is hoping to play in this year's Dublin Senior Football Championship which gets underway shortly.

Kilkerrin/Clonberne have vowed to stop the transfer.

The news comes just a week after Walsh produced a fantastic performance in Galway’s defeat to Kerry in this year’s All-Ireland decider.

"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," Walsh said.

Walsh returned to college last year to study Physical Education at Portobello Institute and has been travelling up and down for training with Galway.

"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," said Walsh.

Walsh claimed he intends to return to his local club to finish out his career but hopes to play with Crokes for the foreseeable future.