At a meeting of the Clare County Board last night in Ennis, Micheal McDermott was appointed as the new manager of the Clare senior footballers.

NFL Division 1A leaders Mayo have made three changes to their side for tomorrow's final round test against Tyrone - but there is no place for last year's captain Ciaran McDonald (Castlebar, throw-in 3.30pm).

Basketball commitments mean midfielder Ronan McGarrity will play no part in Mayo's NFL Division 1A clash with Dublin tonight (Parnell Park, throw-in 7.45pm).