Dublin duo give county major boost

Dublin's ace duo Dessie Farrell and Ian Robertson both played in a challenge game against Derry last night in a boost to the county's All-Ireland qualifier hopes.

Farrell and Robertson have been recalled by boss Tommy Lyons and, despite not scoring, they were influential in a 5-12 to 0-7 defeat of Derry in Co Down.

Dublin will learn their back door opponents this weekend and Lyons may even opt to start Farrell in the game, with Robertson expected to be left on standby.