The trial has opened of a man charged with the murder of Martin Brophy, who died from severe head injuries, including kicks to the head and blows from part of a concrete block, in Waterford nearly three years ago.

Mayo will not look outside the county for James Horan’s successor — but favourite Kevin McStay faces strong opposition from Pat Holmes for the position.

By Brendan Larkin and Mike Finnerty CORK selector Timmy Callaghan has reported a clean bill of health in the Cork camp as his side finalise their preparations for the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final with Mayo in Croke Park on Monday.