Parkinson heads Down Under
22/03/2005 - 07:30:16Portlaoise skipper and Laois captain elect Colm Parkinson departs for Australia today. However, the other seven Portlaoise county players are set to rejoin the panel on Thursday.
As captain of the county champions, Parkinson was entitled to lead the county side this year, but instead he has opted for an extended visit to Australia.
Kevin Fitzpatrick is likely to get the nod to skipper the side in his place, while Fergal Byron, who has deputised in the absence of the Portlaoise players, will be vice-captain.
