Gavin: Door will always be open for Connolly

Jim Gavin has confirmed that he remains in regular contact with Diarmuid Connolly but the Dublin manager hasn’t shed any light on whether the two-time All Star will be returning to the field of play any time soon.

Connolly has featured just once for Dublin this year, as a substitute against Mayo back in February. He has not been lining out for his club St Vincent’s either, despite suggestions at the time that he would play a part against Skerries Harps in last month’s championship opener.

“Well, the situation is that Diarmuid just hasn’t been available to play club football, in the championship, football and hurling with his club, and with the county as well,” said Gavin.