Dublin Names Con O’Callaghan as Substitute for Tyrone Clash Dublin names Con O’Callaghan as substitute for Tyrone clash in Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final. The Cuala star, who had an injury during the group stage win over Galway in Salthill, has missed games against Armagh and Cork since then. However, he did play a key role in the victory over Derry, scoring five points at Páirc Esler. Manager Dessie Farrell has chosen to keep the same starting fifteen that defeated Cork, with O’Callaghan listed among the substitutes for the last-eight tie. Meanwhile, Colm Basquel will not feature in the squad, while Ethan Dunne from DCU’s Sigerson team joins the replacements list.
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Dublin’s Starting XV and Subs The Dublin starting team includes Stephen Cluxton, Eoin Murchan, David Byrne, Seán MacMahon, Brian Howard, John Small, Lee Gannon, Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, Killian McGinnis, Seán Bugler, Ciarán Kilkenny, Niall Scully, Paddy Small, Cormac Costello, and Lorcan O’Dell. The bench features Evan Comerford, Luke Breathnach, Theo Clancy, Nathan Doran, Ethan Dunne, Alex Gavin, Tom Lahiff, Greg McEneaney, Ross McGarry, Cian Murphy, Con O’Callaghan, Niall O’Callaghan, and Brian O’Leary.
Kerry Makes Changes for Armagh Clash Kerry will see Paul Geaney and Paudie Clifford start on the bench for their quarter-final against Armagh. Dylan Casey and Michael Burns are set to start, replacing Mike Breen and Diarmuid O’Connor. Breen is recovering from a hamstring injury, while O’Connor is sidelined with a shoulder issue. Armagh will miss Stefan ‘Soupy’ Campbell due to a hand injury. They make three changes, bringing in Ben Crealey to midfield, Rory Grugan to the half-forward line, and Oisin Conaty in place of Cian McConville.
Galway Stays Unchanged Against Meath Shane Walsh has been cleared to start for Galway against Meath, despite suffering a shoulder injury in their win in Newry. Walsh, who scored 1-07 in that game, will start at full-forward. Galway keeps Conor Flaherty as goalkeeper, while Damien Comer remains on the bench.
Monaghan’s Adjustments for Donegal Game Monaghan has made two changes for their clash with Donegal. Jack McCarron will start after making a strong impact off the bench in their win over Down, while Gavin McPhillips takes a midfield spot in place of Killian Lavelle. Stephen Mooney, who McCarron replaced during the previous game, moves to the bench.
These quarter-finals promise intense competition as teams make key adjustments and manage player recoveries to keep their All-Ireland dreams alive.
