No retirement talk in Dublin camp

Cian O’Sullivan has heard no news so far about potential retirements in the Dublin football camp and with January 1 fast approaching, that’s good news as far as he’s concerned.

The three-time All-Ireland medallist said his ‘impression’ just under three weeks out from the start of the O’Byrne Cup is that there’ll be no departures.

That may come as a surprise to some supporters considering Alan Brogan, 34 in January, agonised throughout last winter and spring before eventually returning, while midfielder Denis Bastick will be 35 when the Championship begins.