After an injury-ravaged 2006, Colin Moran will captain Paul Caffrey's Dublin side in Saturday's Dublin Bus/Evening Herald Dubs Stars match in Portmarnock (throw-in 2pm).

Offaly look set to be without legendary half back Brian Whelehan for the duration of this season's National Hurling League.

Sligo corner-back Patrick Naughton is to undergo surgery on a cruciate knee injury, meaning him will miss up to six months of the new season.