Teddy McCarthy has sounded out Zane Keenan over a possible return to the Laois hurling panel.

The Camross clubman has been unable to commit to the O'Moore County cause in recent years but the interest of a man of the standing of Cork legend McCarthy could change his mind.

New county team manager McCarthy confirmed in the Independent that he has made an approach to the player:

"I've never seen him play, but the general opinion of everybody in Laois is that he has talent. We have approached him, he wants a bit of time to think about it, but the bottom line is that my selectors and myself want the best players playing for Laois.

"There are a couple of others - John A Delaney and JJ McHugh - who were playing with their clubs up into November. They want a break and we're willing to give them that, but we'll be approaching those two lads as well.

"All I want is an honest bunch of guys that want to wear the jersey with pride again and be competitive in every game we play. Anything else is a bonus."

McCarthy also believes dual star Cahir Healy is interested in hooking up with the hurlers this season. Tweet

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