The National Bus and Rail Union has said that it will attend talks over cutbacks at Bus Éireann if the company withdraws previous correspondence setting out the cuts.

Talks are continuing at the Labour Relations Commission in a bid to resolve a row between management and unions at Bus Éireann.

CORK CITY’S Joe Gamble is a serious doubt for this evening’s Intertoto Cup second round meeting with Hammarby at Turner’s Cross (kick off 7.30pm).

Athlone Town have announced Michael O'Connor as their new manager.