News: Ciarán Carey, Limerick's versatile hurler and former team captain, ended his intercounty career when walking out in a rage from Wednesday's squad training session ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland qualifier against Kerry in Tralee.

The 31-year-old three-times All-Star award winner heard during the Kilmallock training session that he would not be in the starting line-up for Tralee before the team was announced.

"I heard the news in advance of the official announcement. I felt very angry but did not discuss my omission with the manager or selectors. I believe I still have a lot to contribute to Limerick and to hurling in general. Hurling has been my life and I desperately wanted to be involved for the remainder of the season. Unfortunately the management saw things differently."

When asked if he would consider returning to the squad, he replied that as things stood he was seen as surplus to requirements.

"I will be getting in touch with the county board officers to explain my position to them."

Carey has been involved with the Limerick seniors for the last 13 years.

Meanwhile, tickets for tomorrow's Derry-Dublin All-Ireland qualifier are still available at the Dublin County Board offices today from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Tickets for the game will also be available from the ticket office at the rear of Croke Park's Cusack Stand from 11 a.m.