Dublin GAA received a major boost today with the news that Ciaran Kilkenny has cut short his Australian Rules adventure.

The Castleknock teenager released his statement via his Twitter account (@CKKilkenny93) and the social media site has been inundated with reaction to his decision.

From a Dublin point of view, former forward Mossy Quinn is, understandably, delighted with the teenager's decision but he wonders how the dual star is going to 'juggle' 12 teams between club, county and college.

Here is how intercounty players, past and present, reacted to the Castleknock youngster's decision …

Tomas Quinn (Dublin)
(@mossyquinn)

Great to hear @CKKilkenny93 passing on Oz. He might miss it when he starts trying to juggle about 12 teams between club/county/college! #GAA

Colm Parkinson (Laois)
(@woolberto)

Think all genuine GAA fans will be glad @ckkilkenny93 is staying at home, maybe he will have a chat with @zach2e for us in Laois!!

Aaron Kernan (Armagh)
(@AaronKernan)

@CKKilkenny93 Decides to return home to the GAA. I never met the man but he knows what he wants in life. #Respect

Patrick O'Rourke (Meath)
(@PaORourke89)

Wat is it with Gaa stars not seeing out their time in Australia! @JohnHeslin I see Kilkenny is packing it in! #trendsetterjohn

Kyle Coney (Tyrone)
(@kyleconey1)

Fair play to @CKKilkenny93 has decided to stay play ball in Ireland. #GAA #2013

Philly McMahon (Dublin)
(@PhillyMcMahon)

@CKKilkenny93 can't believe ya'd prefer to be getting slaps off me over one the Ozzie blokes ha good to see ya back pal

Alan O'Mara (Cavan)
(@AOMTHECAT)

@CKKilkenny93 Best of luck in the year ahead lad and congrats on a very well worded statement. A career in journalism could await! Tweet

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