Fermanagh boss Malachy O'Rourke has pencilled in the NFL third round clash with Antrim on March 6 as Marty McGrath's comeback date. The former All-Star is currently on honeymoon, but even so, would not have been available to play in the Dr McKenna Cup after undergoing minor knee surgery before Christmas. McGrath will engage in a rehab programme when he returns from his honeymoon and, assuming everything goes to plan, will be in a position to make his seasonal debut against Liam Bradley's high-flying Saffrons. "We would be hoping that Marty would be ready for the end of February. That's what we would be hoping at this stage," O'Rourke told the Irish News. "We are probably looking at round three of the league when he'll be back." O'Rourke is also hopeful that the Gallaghers, Rory and Ronan, will be available for the NFL opener against Offaly on February 7, despite the fact that they will be in action for St. Gall's against Corofin in the All-Ireland club semi-final a fortnight later. "They are mad keen to be involved and are showing a great attitude and hopefully they will be available for the start of the National League. "Obviously, we will have to talk to St. Gall's about that, but the two boys are made keen to play and that's a great way to have it." Tweet

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