Dublin bucked the economic trend this week with a €6m sponsorship deal with mobile phone giant Vodafone. But are companies still as keen to have their names and logos emblazoned across the front of county jerseys? Brendan O’Brien investigates

Seneschalstown attacker Joe Sheridan is winning his race to to be fit for Meath's All-Ireland SFC third round qualifier against Laois on Saturday (Pairc Tailteann, throw-in 6pm).

Meath County Board has confirmed that the Menolly Group is to sponsor the Royal County's football teams for the next three years.