Damien Cahalane set for return to training ahead of Offaly clash, says Cork boss Pat Ryan 

The Barrs defender missed the Rebels' final round-robin game against Tipperary last month.

BRIGHT FUTURE: Damien Cahalane of Cork arrives ahead of a Munster championship clash.  Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Damien Cahalane returns to full training this week as Cork manager Pat Ryan reports close to a clean bill of health for Saturday’s All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against Offaly.

St Finbarrs defender Cahalane missed the county’s final round-robin game against Tipperary last month with a calf issue but is unlikely to be in the frame for a place in the squad heading to Tullamore.