Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, Pat Gilroy must have felt the love from all over Ireland in the early months of 2012.

Brendan Hackett has resigned from his role as Westmeath senior and Under-21 football manager, following a meeting with the senior panel last night.

Brendan Hackett is back in inter-county football management after being appointed as Westmeath's new senior football manager.

DERVAL O'ROURKE arrived back in Dublin last night to an emotional reception from fans eager to celebrate her world indoor championship gold medal.