Heavy schedule brings added pressure, says Dias

CRAIG DIAS faces a hectic February if he is to help the ambitions of his club, college and county in winning silverware.

The Kilmacud Crokes midfielder, who played an integral role in the Leinster final win over Rhode on Sunday, is in big demand as he is set to line out for the Dublin U21s in their provincial opener against Meath just three days before the club’s All-Ireland semi-final against Crossmaglen on February 23rd.

Combined with UCD’s preparations for a Sigerson Cup quarter-final on March 3 against Sligo IT or NUI Galway, 20-year-old Dias is going to be stretched. In an interview over the weekend, he admitted playing for the teams has taken its toll on him.