Farrell return a boost for Dublin

Former All-Ireland winner Dessie Farrell has returned to action and given Dublin boss Tommy Lyons a real boost following Sunday's loss to Cork.

Dublin lacked a proven leader on the field and GPA chief Farrell, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury since last summer would fit the bill.

The Na Fianna man played his first game since the injury on the weekend in a challenge game against All-Ireland club finalists Crossmolina.