Donegal’s chances of pulling off an upset against Dublin this weekend will be boosted by the availability of Paddy McBrearty, Hugh McFadden, Daire O Baoill and Caolan McGonagle.

The Tir Chonaill outfit are looking to bounce back from the disappointment of their round 3 defeat to Galway and manager Declan Bonner told the Irish News: “It’s a good boost for us.

“We will need everything we can get for a really tough match against a Dublin side who very seldom lose in Croke Park.

“The only long-term injuries are Paddy McGrath, Stephen McMenamin, Jason McGee and Oisin Gallen, who are all progressing fairly well.”

On sharpshooter McBrearty - who has yet to feature after returning from the US - Bonner added: “Paddy McBrearty will be back in contention, he has come back in good shape, but it is a question of getting him back to match fitness.”

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