Former EU Commissioner and Minister for Finance Charlie McCreevy has been recruited by the Kildare county board in order to help reduce the county's growing deficit.

A member of the county board's finance committee for some time, McCreevy is also a life-long Lilywhites supporter and according to chairman John McMahon he won't be the only high-profile name the board will be looking to bring in to assist them.

"Charlie has been involved in the backroom for a long time, not just today or yesterday," McMahon told the Irish Examiner.

"The man with his contacts and experience and ingenuity (would be an asset). The fact he is already a fully committed Kildare supporter, we have to acknowledge the worth and value he can bring to the table. He wouldn't be the only one. We have several high-profile GAA supporters who are willing and able, coming from club backgrounds, willing to work for the county's success. There's a huge amount of goodwill out there."

Kildare officials will be meeting with players and management in the coming days to discuss cost-cutting measures for next year to try and clear a €200,000 deficit. Tweet

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