 he did however playe Right Corner Back in the semi final win over Cavan, to pick up his first and only championship win in Croke Park.He was part of the panel that won Kerry's first All Ireland title in 11 years after overcoming Mayo in the final, he didn't play in the final however.He played in five of Kerry's 1997/98 League but not in the championship, there were to be his last games at senior level with Kerry.