Jim Gavin will remain in charge of the Dublin footballers until the end of 2016, regardless of what happens in this year's championship.

The Clondalkin man has delivered one All-Ireland, two Leinster and three Allianz League titles in his first two-and-a-half years at the helm, and The Herald is reporting that another 12 months has been added to his current three-year term.

Speaking ahead of Dublin's Leinster SFC opener against Longford in Croke Park on Sunday, county chairman Sean Shanley said Gavin's term had been extended to ensure there was "no pressure on him" to win the All-Ireland this year.

"We are doing well and blooding new lads. If Jim goes without winning another All-Ireland, it's not the end of the road," he said.

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