Back in the game: McCusker is aiming high

After a five-month and five-day injury lay-off, Luca McCusker was back hurling for Fermanagh, albeit only for 20 minutes, against Louth in the Division Four Final, less than a fortnight ago.

But it “felt class to have the hurl in the hand again,” said the 23-year-old.

The talented Erne forward was playing for Ireland in the Shinty/Hurling International Exhibition match against Scotland late last October when he broke his kneecap and tore the patella tendon when a shinty stick caught him.

To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. Can’t get to the shop to collect your copy? No problem! You can download a copy straight to your device by following this link https://bit.ly/3gOl8G0

To read more.. Subscribe to current edition

Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription.
Any time | Any place | Anywhere