Fresh Faces In Clarke’s Team For O’Byrne Cup Opener

The panel has been named for Dublin's O'Byrne Cup opening game against DCU Doicheas Eireann. The match is at 2pm in Parnell Park on Sunday 8th January.

Paul Clarke, former Dublin footballer & All-Ireland champion, will act as interim Dublin Senior football manager, aided by fellow former Dub Jim Brogan, whilst Jim Gavin is absent. The team named for this opening match comprises of some familiar faces from various other Dublin teams, but also with some players making their debut in the Dublin jersey. Here is the panel:

DUBLIN (SF v DCU Dochas Eireann)

1. Evan Comerford - Ballymun Kickhams

2. Jack Smith - Skerries Harps

3. Eoin O'Brien - Castleknock

4. Ross McGowan - Kilmacud Crokes

5. Niall Scully - Templeogue Synge Street

6. Ciarán Reddin - St Maur's

7. Brian Howard - Raheny

8. Jason Whelan - Ballymun Kickhams

9. Ryan Deegan - Thomas Davis

10. Gary Sweeney - St Sylvester's

11. Shane Boland - Castleknock

12. Niall Walsh - St. Oliver Plunkett's

13. Paul Hudson - Thomas Davis

14. Michael Deegan - Donaghmore Ashbourne

15. Conor McHugh - Na Fianna

16. JB Carthy - St Jude's

17. Robbie Gaughan - Ballinteer St John's

18. Tom Shields - Castleknock

19. Ross O'Brien - St Jude's

20. Gavin Ivory - Raheny

21. Shane Cunningham - Kilmacud Crokes

22. Seán Newcombe - Lucan Sarsfields

23. Ross Hazley - St Sylvester's

24. Maitias Mac Donncha - Clontarf