Armagh's return to competitive action against Dublin in the Allianz National Football League on 2 February will be staged at Croke Park.

Dublin officials wrote to the GAA insisting that the original venue of Parnell Park with a 12,000 capacity could not deal with the demand for tickets for the game.

A huge crowd of Armagh fans will be certain to follow the All-Ireland Champions and the news will delight Joe Kernan and his players.

Dublin officials believe that a crowd of up to 45,000 could attend the game which will be a repeat of last year's thrilling All-Ireland semi-final when Armagh won by a point.

The Dublin County Board are making special family tickets available for 20 Euro, and are also making group tickets available for children through schools and clubs.

Meanwhile, new Donegal boss Brian McEniff is hoping to convince midfielder John Gildea to reverse his decision to retire from intercounty football.

Contrary to some reports, Gildea has yet to give a firm commitment that he will continue for another season.