Cavan footballer and world handball champion Paul Brady along with teammate Seanie Johnston, have dramatically pulled out of Donal Keogan's squad just weeks before the Breffni County begin their assault on the All-Ireland qualifiers. Brady, along with fellow Cavan player, Johnson, will travel to Chicago later in the week where the pair will line out with the St Brendan's club for the remainder of the championship season. Brady, a two-time world handball champion, will take advantage of his time in the States to prepare for the US Handball Open which takes place in Los Angeles in October. Last week, the Mullahoran clubman was honoured with the Handballer of the Year Award for 2006, his second time to receive the accolade. Brady was scheduled to make a rare appearance in the 60 x 30 code and One Wall Nationals this year, but is likely to keep to the familiar 40 x 20 training during his stay in Chicago. His departure, and that of Cavan Gaels star, Seanie Johnson, will be a major loss to the Breffni side. Mullohoran, who are aiming to defend their county title this season, have also been dealt a severe blow by Brady's exodus but the 27-year-old will now turn his attention to collecting silverware stateside. News of Brady and Johnson's US move comes quick on the heals of a large number of Antrim players taking up offers of summer football from various other American clubs. Tweet

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