DAVE SHANNON, who has been managing director of Toyota Ireland since 1994, will retire on December 31.

ST NICK’S were everyone's favourites to drop down a grade in the Cork SFC but they pulled off the great escape at Bandon last night, beating Dohenys 2-6 to 1-8, to deservedly maintain their senior status and at the same time stay in the title race.

A FOOTBALL treat in Brinny on Saturday, two outstanding teams, all-out commitment and some terrific scores.

Liverpool have confirmed that reserve team boss Gary Ablett is to leave the club.