A 42-YEAR-OLD man was shot dead by police yesterday after shooting one officer and then continuing to fire from a house during a seven-hour siege.

A CROWD of 3,500 packed sun- drenched United Park to see Drogheda native Gary Kelly and his Leeds United side draw 1-1 with the local eircom League First Division side in a friendly yesterday.

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Russell Payne has finally received his work permit but is still waiting for international clearance from previous club SV Elversberg 07 of Germany.

Republic of Ireland Under-19 manager Sean McCaffrey has named a squad of 18 players for two friendly matches against Norway in Dublin later this month.

CORK HARLEQUINS’ reign as All- Ireland club champions came to an end at Lough Moss Leisure Centre on Saturday, when they were beaten 4-2 by Ulster Senior League winners Annadale (6-3 on aggregate).