KEY INJURIES WORRY DESSIE

DUBLIN stars James McCarthy and Con O'Callaghan are in real danger of missing the All-Ireland SFC semi-final against either Kerry or Mayo in two weeks' time.

- MICHAEL SCULLY

McCarthy and O'Callaghan missed last night's 0-21 to 0-10 quarter-final victory against Cork at Croke Park, with both reportedly suffering hamstring injuries in the build-up.

Afterwards, Farrell wouldn't confirm the reports. "I'd prefer not to say if that's OK," he remarked.

"But we're working hard to get them right."

Farrell admitted their absence was a blow and that it impacted on his side and conceded that both were struggling to make the semi-final in two weeks time.