The long-running Sligo-Kildare row is near to resolution. Tomorrow night's meeting of the GAA's Games Administration Committee is likely to recommend that the match be replayed in accordance with an offer made by Sligo.

Although Kildare won the NFL fixture in February, the points were taken off them after Sligo objected to the result under an arcane rule concerning the submission of team listings to the referee. There was some embarrasment in Sligo at the judgment and, even though they had initiated the action, a rematch was offered.

In the meantime, Kildare had written to the GAA's Management Committee appealing for some relief in respect of their oversight. At the weekend, the committee acknowledged that the GAC had done the only thing open to them under rule, but asked that the matter be looked at again in the light of Sligo's offer - effectively giving the activities committee final say in whether the match should be replayed.

It is likely any decision will be contingent on the result having a bearing on the final table in Division One B. At present that is very likely: Kildare prop up the table with two points, behind Down on three and Sligo on four.

The disputing counties would change positions if the original result had not been overturned in favour of Sligo. Should the proposed rematch go ahead, it will probably be fixed for Sligo's Markievicz Park, venue of the original fixture.

It is on Division One A, however, that most attention will be focused this weekend. Only one county, relegated Donegal, have nothing to play for, with the other seven chasing the semi-finals or retention of their first division status - or in some cases both.

Dublin and Galway meet in the context of almost certain demotion for the losers at Parnell Park. Dublin select tomorrow night and only captain Coman Goggins is giving concern on the injury front, although he is likely to be available.

Galway have serious doubts over Richie Fahey and Jarlath Fallon, who both have shoulder injuries, and Seán de Paor with an aggravated hamstring. Veteran centrefielder Kevin Walsh is again available, but Michael Donnellan, who has resumed light training, is still short of match fitness. Manager John O'Mahony will name the team on Thursday.

Manager Larry Tompkins has slight worries about Owen Sexton and Anthony Lynch ahead of Cork's match in Tyrone, which guarantees a semi-final spot for the winners.

Finally, Roscommon will still be without centrefielder Seamus O'Neill for the trip to Donegal.