Last night Dave Mahedy closed his office door for the final time at the University of Limerick. As Director of Sport and Recreation, Mahedy has been the driving force behind the growth — and importance — of sport at all levels in UL for almost 30 years.

Step into the impressive St Vincent’s GAA bar room and it’s not long before you’re reminded of the club’s glory era.

Dublin footballer Dessie Farrell has urged county chairman John Bailey to exercise caution in the search for a football manager following Brian Mullins' decision to turn down the position last weekend.

DESSIE FARRELL last night urged Dublin county chairman John Bailey to avoid a knee-jerk reaction in looking for a football manager after Brian Mullin’s withdrawal from the race at the weekend.

Fran Ryder and Jim Brogan have emerged as new contenders for the Dublin managerial post left vacant following the ignominious sacking of Tommy Carr last month.