Geelong grant Mark O'Connor permission to play for Dingle in All-Ireland final 

O'Connor will be allowed to remain in Ireland for a further two weeks and then return to pre-season training for Geelong

Mark O'Connor has been a key part of Dingle's run to the All-Ireland Club SFC final. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott

Mark O'Connor has been granted permission by his AFL club Geelong to line out for Dingle in the All-Ireland Club SFC final against St Brigid's on January 18.

The 28-year-old midfielder, who has been with the Australian club for nearly a decade, has been a key part of Dingle's run to the decider.