It is testament to the depth of quality at Jim Gavin’s disposal that Cormac Costello will be wondering today if he will start in Tralee next Saturday night.

Dublin 3-24 IT Carlow 2-08: Cormac Costello helped himself to an impressive 2-6 as experimental Dublin cruised to a big O’Byrne Cup win, keeping the holders firmly in the frame for a semi-final berth.