The Dublin Senior Hurlers have been given a timely boost ahead of their relegation play-off game against Clare in Ennis on Sunday with manager Ger Cunningham confirming that welcomed back All Ireland winning Cuala contingent to training last evening (Tuesday).

With the returning Cuala players, Cunningham will have more options and more experience for the must win game but the Cork native admits putting them straight back into the team won’t be as easy as it seems.

“But at the same time, the guys coming back have been here before,” Cunningham told the Irish Mirror.

“And they all know what it’s like to play with Dublin. They’re looking forward to coming back in as well.

“They won a fantastic competition; it’s time now for them to move on and start integrating back in with us as well.”

The Clare Senior Hurlers also train this evening. David Reidy has overcome an ankle injury. The team will be named Friday evening.