Farrell the favourite to be Gavin replacement but Dublin chairman promotes continuity

The morning after attending last month’s All-Stars ceremony at the Convention Centre, Jim Gavin headed for Kilmessan in Meath and Fergies pub.

Usually one for a low profile, the former Dublin manager surprisingly agreed to a cameo in a short movie, a lighthearted adaptation of Waking Ned, for the local hurling and camogie club’s ‘Oskars’ fundraiser.