Reaching league final an added bonus: James McCarthy

Reaching Sunday's NFL Division 1 final against Cork in Croke Park (4.0) has come as an added bonus to Dublin defender, James McCarthy, as he continues his comeback to full match fitness.

Last season the Ballymun Kickhams man played through injury - necessitating an operation at the end of the season and the more game-time he gets now will aid his Championship preparations, he feels.

"I feel good, coming into a bit of form at the right time of year. I’ve had the couple of games now with Dublin and the couple of club games, so the injuries are gone now anyway.

 “And I think we are maybe a little bit surprised to be in the league final. It wasn’t the main thing for us this year, although we still go out and try to win every game we can.

“But we’ve tried out a lot of players, fellas have come back from injuries, we’re starting to come into it nicely now. So in that way it’s been a great league for us. And getting another game on Sunday, four or five weeks out from the championship, is the main thing.”

TICKET INFORMATION: NFL Division 1/2 Finals

Football League Final Vs Cork 4.0; Roscommon v Down 2.0 - Croke Park

Tickets are now on sale for the League Finals on April 26th.

Pricing:

Adults are €€20 in advance and €€25 on match day.

Juveniles €€5.

Student/OAPs €€20.

Tickets are available from: www.dublingaa.ie/tickets Centra and Supervalu outlets and the GAA Ticket Office, Dorset Street(match weeks only)