GAA digest: Dublin recall Connolly for Kerry clash

Dublin manager Jim Gavin has recalled Diarmuid Connolly in the only change in personnel for the Allianz Division 1 Final with Kerry at Croke Park (3.30pm).

The St. Vincent’s man missed the 1-20 to 0-13 victory over Donegal but has been named to start at full-forward with Dean Rock making way in attack.

Paul Mannion and Bernard Brogan complete a potent inside forward line while David Byrne and John Small continue after impressive outings in defence.

Cian O'Sullivan is again named at centre-back after he was a late inclusion against Donegal having being omitted from the original fifteen, as was Mannion at corner forward.

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— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) April 23, 2016

Dublin: Stephen Cluxton; Philip McMahon, Jonny Cooper, David Byrne; James McCarthy, Cian O'Sullivan, John Small; Brian Fenton, Denis Bastick; Paul Flynn, Paddy Andrews, Ciaran Kilkenny; Paul Mannion, Diarmuid Connolly, Bernard Brogan.

Kerry have made two changes for their Sunday showdown with Dublin in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final.

Captain Bryan Sheehan replaces Johnny Buckley at wing-forward, while All Star goalkeeper Brendan Kealy comes in for Brian Kelly between the sticks.

Kerry are aiming to win their first league crown since 2009 and deny the Dubs a fourth title in a row.

Kerry: B Kealy; M O’Se, M Griffin, S Enright; P Crowley, A O’Mahony, F Fitzgerald; K Donaghy, D Moran; B Sheehan, P Murphy, D Walsh; D O’Sullivan, C Cooper, S O’Brien.

Tyrone have made four switches to the side that drew with Fermanagh for the Division 2 decider against Cavan (1.30pm).

Justin McMahon and Tiernan McCann return in the half-back line at the expense of Barry Tierney and Hugh Pat McGeary.

Niall Sludden and Mark Bradley start in attack ahead of Padraig McNulty and the injured Darren McCurry.

Captain Sean Cavanagh will make his 100th appearance in the Allianz League and his 220th appearance in total for Tyrone.

Seanie Johnston has been recalled to the Cavan starting XV. A hamstring injury saw him miss the crucial win over Galway on 3 April, but he has been handed the number 15 jersey, with Jack Brady making way in what is the only change made by Breffni boss Terry Hyland.

Tyrone: Michael O’Neill; Aidan McCrory, Ronan McNamee, Cathal McCarron; Rory Brennan, Justin McMahon, Tiernan McCann; Colm Cavanagh, Mattie Donnelly; Niall Sludden, Mark Bradley, Richard Donnelly; Connor McAliskey, Sean Cavanagh (c), Ronan O Neill.

Cavan: Raymond Galligan; Padraig Faulkner, Killian Clarke, Jason McLoughlin; Ciaran Brady, Conor Moynagh, Killian Brady; Tomas Corr, Liam Buchanan; Dara McVeety, Gearoid McKiernan, Martin Reilly; David Givney, Michael Argue, Seanie Johnston.

Kildare manager Cian O'Neill has brought in Mark Donnellan, Ryan Houlihan, Adam Tyrell, Eoghan O'Flaherty and Neil Flynn for Saturday's Division 3 final against Clare (6pm).

Kildare: M Donnellan; P Kelly, D Hyland, O Lyons; R Houlihan, F Conway, C Fitzpatrick; P Cribbin, T Moolick; A Tyrell, N Kelly, E O'Flaherty; A Smith, K Feely, N Flynn.

The GAA have announced new safety regulations for Sunday's Allianz Football League finals, which will see post-game access to Jones' Road restricted to patrons leaving the Hogan and Nally stands at Croke Park.

The move comes as HQ announced that the double bill of Tyrone v Cavan (Division 2 final, 1.30pm) and Dublin v Kerry (Division 1 final, 3.30pm), followed by the 'Laochra' 1916 commemoration show, was likely to be a sellout.

Concerns have been raised about crowding on Jones' Road following games in recent years and with ticket sales indicating Croke Park could approach the 82,300 capacity, the Association is urging fans to arrive early and to use public transport. Gates open at 12.30pm.

The statement said: "The last remaining tickets are on sale via gaa.ie and selected SuperValu and Centra outlets. There may be a small number of terrace tickets available over the weekend and these can be purchased through on-line and retail channels right up until throw in (subject to availability).

"There will be no tickets for sale from Croke Park ticket outlets on the day of the game.

"Patrons attending this weekend are also reminded that hard ticket checks will apply at both Gills Corner (corner of Nth Circular / Jones’ Road) and the junction of Jones’ Road and Clonliffe Road.

"Supporters without tickets will not be permitted beyond these points so the collection of tickets at the Croke Park Hotel and its environs will not be possible. A ticket collection point will operate from a ticket outlet opposite Gill’s Pub on the North Circular Road.

"Supporters will not be able to congregate on Jones’ Road after the match. Gardaí will be moving people on from this area.

"Jones’ Road is to be used primarily for those exiting the Hogan and Nally Stands. Supporters leaving these stands will be directed to exit via a planned route. Patrons exiting via Clonliffe Road and Nth Circular Road will not be able to enter Jones’ Road."

Kerry have made two changes for their Sunday showdown with Dublin in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final (3.30pm).