Leitrim 2-8 Clare 1-14

Despite the unseemly row and initial uncertainty surrounding the official homecoming for the Irish Olympic team in the capital, the home towns of Katie Taylor, John Joe Nevin, Michael Conlan and Paddy Barnes were last night putting the finishing touches to their celebrations.

The father of golden girl Katie Taylor has said the unseemly dispute surrounding the homecoming of the record-equalling Irish team has spoiled his Olympics.

Team Ireland’s chef de mission Sonia O’Sullivan was not consulted when initial plans were being made for a medal winners’ homecoming, it has emerged.